PROPRIETY

propriety

Noun

  1. The particular character or essence of someone or something; individuality.
  2. A characteristic; an attribute.
  3. A piece of land owned by someone; someone's property.
  4. More generally, something owned by someone; a possession.
  5. The fact of possessing something; ownership.
  6. Correct language or pronunciation.
  7. Suitability, fitness; the quality of being appropriate.
  8. Correctness in behaviour and morals; good manners, seemliness.


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