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decency

[ dee-suhn-see ]

noun

plural decencies.
  1. the state or quality of being decent.
  2. conformity to the recognized standard of propriety, good taste, modesty, etc.

    Synonyms: , ,

  3. decencies,
    1. the recognized standards of decent or proper behavior; proprieties:

      The least you can expect from them is some respect for the decencies.

    2. the requirements or amenities for decent or comfortable living:

      to be able to afford the decencies.



decency

/ ˈ徱ːəԲɪ /

noun

  1. conformity to the prevailing standards of propriety, morality, modesty, etc
  2. the quality of being decent
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of decency1

1560–70; < Latin decentia comeliness, decency, equivalent to decent- (stem of ŧԲ ) fitting ( decent ) + -ia noun suffix
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Example Sentences

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It says this could be for "reasons of privacy, decency, to prevent trauma or to ensure health and safety."

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The definitions of "anti-Christian bias" throughout appears very much to be outrage that conservative Christians are expected to treat people who believe differently with fairness and decency.

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This is a different kind of World War II love story, about a hidden jewel and the power of radio waves and the mysterious ways in which human decency can survive even the cruelest circumstances.

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Earlier, Trump's special envoy to Ukraine, retired Lt-Gen Keith Kellogg, used stronger language, saying the attack had crossed "any line of decency".

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The NBC said it considered Tell Your Papa's content to be "inappropriate" and "objectionable" adding that it falls short of public decency standards.

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