DECENCY Definition & Meaning

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decency

[ dee-suhn-see ]

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noun

plural decencies.

the state or quality of being decent.
conformity to the recognized standard of propriety, good taste, modesty, etc.
Synonyms: , ,
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ː��ə�Բ�ɪ /

noun

conformity to the prevailing standards of propriety, morality, modesty, etc
the quality of being decent

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of decency¹

1560–70; < Latin decentia comeliness, decency, equivalent to decent- (stem of ��ŧ�Բ� ) fitting ( decent ) + -ia noun suffix

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Greene added: "I think we need to bring back some decency, some tolerance and some much needed respect back into Scottish politics."

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Craig Wallace’s Telégin, known as “Waffles” for his pockmarked skin, is an amiable fumbler yet suffused with kindness and possessing an implacable decency.

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“Canada is a strong, independent nation that’s deep-rooted in decency,” he said at a news conference to hype the Nations League games.

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They saw a mighty man of consummate integrity and courage defend his country, decency, and democracy in the face of a farcical onslaught.

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"Mr. Chairman, you are out of order. Have you no decency? I've come to know you a little bit, but this is not decent," Keating said.

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