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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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Sometime after, I used that incident as an example of his decency.

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The regulations, issued by the tourism ministry, were "aimed at enhancing public safety standards and preserving public decency", Syrian state news channel Al-Ikhbariyah al-Suriyah reported.

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Pro-democracy Americans and others who believe in fundamental human decency need to steel themselves for the emotional rollercoaster that lies ahead and the pull of mass disinhibition that is growing every day.

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But MAGA's aesthetic is closer to the "Real Housewives"-style shows, where petty and cruel behavior is rewarded over human decency.

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They praised his decency, his old-fashioned ways, his generosity to law clerks and his deep love of New Hampshire.

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