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decency

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de⋅cen⋅cy

  [dee-suhn-see]
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–noun, plural -cies.
1. the state or quality of being decent.
2. conformity to the recognized standard of propriety, good taste, modesty, etc.
3. decencies,
a. the recognized standards of decent or proper behavior; proprieties: The least you can expect from them is some respect for the decencies.
b. the requirements or amenities for decent or comfortable living: to be able to afford the decencies.
Origin:
1560–70; < L decentia comeliness, decency, equiv. to decent- (s. of decēns) fitting (see decent ) + -ia n. suffix

Synonyms:
2. decorum, respectability, gentility.
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de·cen·cy   (dē'sən-sē)   
n.   pl. de·cen·cies

  1. The state or quality of being decent; propriety.

  2. Conformity to prevailing standards of propriety or modesty.

  3. decencies

    1. Social or moral proprieties.

    2. Surroundings or services deemed necessary for an acceptable standard of living.

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