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propriety

Translations

proprietynoun

proprieties

The propriety of the decision was questioned by many.

Уместность этого решения была поставлена под сомнение многими.

He was careful to maintain propriety in all his dealings.

Он старался соблюдать приличие во всех своих делах.

Additional translations

Synonyms

proprietynoun

The state or quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals.

She was careful to maintain a sense of propriety during the formal dinner.

The details or rules of behavior conventionally considered to be correct.

He was unsure about the proprieties of addressing a member of the royal family.

The appropriateness or suitability of an action, idea, or decision; correctness.

Several shareholders doubted the propriety of the CEO's expense claims.