DECORUM


Meaning of DECORUM in English

[ dɪ'kɔ:rəm ]

■ noun behaviour in keeping with good taste and propriety.

↘customary behaviour; etiquette.

Origin

C16: from L., neut. of the adjective decorus 'seemly'.

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