propriety
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:His actions showed a high degree of correctness.
Definition:the quality of being correct or free from error, mistake, or fault; the state of being correct in one's opinions or behavior.
From correctness
Example:The guidelines insisted on the decency of the participants' conduct.
Definition:the quality of being morally acceptable or socially approved, particularly with regard to behavior and dress.
From decency
Example:The decorum of the courtroom was preserved by the judge's strict adherence to the rules.
Definition:the constraint upon one's behavior that is considered appropriate in formal or solemn situations.
From decorum
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