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   De·cen·cy

   /ˈdēsənsē/

   

   noun

   • 1. behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability: "she had the decency to come and confess" Similar proprietydecorumseemlinessgood tasterespectabilitydignitycorrectnessgood formetiquetteappropriatenessappropriacyfitnesssuitabilitymoralityvirtuemodestypuritydelicacydemurenesswholesomenesscourtesypolitenessgood mannerscivilityrespectrespectfulnessconsiderationthoughtthoughtfulnesstactdiplomacyOpposite indecencyrudeness
   • ▪ modesty and propriety: "a loose dress, rather too low-cut for decency"
   • ▪ the requirements of accepted or respectable behavior: "an appeal to common decencies"
   • ▪ things required for a reasonable standard of life: "I can't afford any of the decencies of life"

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the sense ‘appropriateness, fitness’): from Latin decentia, from decent- ‘being fitting’ (see decent).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDECENCY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   noun. uk / ˈdiː.s ə n.si / us / ˈdiː.s ə n.si / Add to word list. [ U ] behaviour that is good, moral, and acceptable in society: a sense of decency. [ + to infinitive ] She didn't even have the decency to apologize. the decencies [ plural ] UK old-fashioned. the acceptable or expected ways of doing something:

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › decencyDecency - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   is a serious question, unless you're being silly and complaining about something like homework. Definitions of decency. noun. the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality. see more. noun. the quality of being polite and respectable. see more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › decencydecency | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   noun [ U ] uk/ˈdiːsənsi/us. behaviour that is good, moral, and acceptable in society: a sense of decency. She didn't even have the decency to tell me she wasn't coming.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDECENCY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · decency in American English. (ˈdisənsi ) noun Word forms: plural ˈdecencies. 1. the quality or condition of being decent; propriety of conduct and speech; proper behavior, modesty, courtesy, etc. 2. [pl.] socially proper actions; the proprieties. 3. [pl.] things needed for a proper or comfortable standard of living.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › decencyDecency - definition of decency by The Free Dictionary

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   1. The state or quality of being decent; propriety. 2. Conformity to prevailing standards of propriety or modesty. 3. decencies. a. Social or moral proprieties. b. Surroundings or services deemed necessary for an acceptable standard of living. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › decencydecency noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of decency noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › decencydecency | meaning of decency in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English de‧cen‧cy /ˈdiːsənsi/ noun 1 [ uncountable] polite, honest, and moral behaviour and attitudes that show respect for other people a judgment reflecting the decency and good sense of the American people common/human/public decency (=standards of behaviour that are expected of everyone) The film was b...