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de·cen·cy
ˈdēsənsē/
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noun: decency
  1. behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability.
    "she had the decency to come and confess"
    synonyms:propriety, decorum, good taste, respectability, dignity, correctness, good form, etiquette; More
    morality, virtue, modesty, delicacy
    "standards of taste and decency"
    courtesy, politeness, good manners, civility, respect;
    consideration, thoughtfulness, tact, diplomacy
    "he didn't have the decency to tell me"
    • modesty and propriety.
      "a loose dress, rather too low-cut for decency"
    • the requirements of accepted or respectable behavior.
      plural noun: decencies
      "an appeal to common decencies"
    • things required for a reasonable standard of life.
      plural noun: decencies
      "I can't afford any of the decencies of life"
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Decency | Define Decency at Dictionary.com

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conformity to the recognized standard of propriety, good taste, modesty, etc. 3. decencies. the recognized standards of decent or proper behavior; proprieties: The least you can expect from them is some respect for the decencies.

Decency | Definition of Decency by Merriam-Webster

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decencies. 1 archaic a : fitness b : orderliness. 2 a : the quality or state of being decent : propriety b : conformity to standards of taste, propriety, or quality. 3 : standard of propriety —usually used in plural. 4 plural : conditions or services considered essential for a proper standard of living.

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The personal quality of decency is one of honesty, good manners, and respect for other people.

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Decency is defined as actions that are moral, modest or socially acceptable, or is what basics are required for a good standard of living. Wearing a skirt that is ...

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decency meaning, definition, what is decency: behaviour that is good, moral, and acceptable in society: . Learn more.

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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.

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Define decency and get synonyms. What is decency? decency meaning, pronunciation and more by Macmillan Dictionary.

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Top Definition. Decency. The word for intelligence and respect, as well as not being arrogantly chauvanistic and monsterous and thinking that all women are ...

what does this expression mean "common decency"? | Yahoo Answers

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Mar 29, 2010 - Best Answer: Common Decency, is basically doing what is expected of a normal human being. So atleast show your girlfriend the common ...

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