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decency

/ˈdiː.sən.si/

decencynoun

decencies

Translations

She maintained a sense of decency in her behavior.

Она сохраняла чувство приличия в своем поведении.

He was known for his decency and honesty.

Он был известен своей порядочностью и честностью.

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Definitions

Behaviour that conforms to accepted standards of morality, propriety, or respectability.

He at least had the decency to admit he was wrong.

Modesty or propriety in matters regarded as especially sensitive, such as nudity or sexual conduct.

Public decency laws forbid bathing nude on the beach.

The formal conventions or requirements of polite society (usually in the plural).

They observed all the decencies of diplomatic protocol.

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decencyadjective

/ˈdiː.sən.si/

Used attributively before another noun to denote something concerned with or regulating decency (e.g. "decency laws").

Definitions

Relating to, intended to uphold, or governed by standards of decency.

The city council enacted a decency ordinance restricting obscene billboards.