Decency Definition

dēsən-sē

decencies

noun

decencies

The quality or condition of being decent; propriety of conduct and speech; proper behavior, modesty, courtesy, etc.

Webster's New World

Conformity to prevailing standards of propriety or modesty.

American Heritage

Socially proper actions; the proprieties.

Webster's New World

Things needed for a proper or comfortable standard of living.

Webster's New World

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Other Word Forms of Decency

Singular:

decency

Plural:

Latin decentia, from decens: compare French décence. See decent.

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