PROPRIETY


Meaning of PROPRIETY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ prəˈpraɪətɪ ]

n. (pl. -ies) 1 fitness; rightness (doubt the propriety of refusing him). 2 correctness of behaviour or morals (highest standards of propriety). 3 (in pl.) the details or rules of correct conduct (must observe the proprieties). [ME, = ownership, peculiarity f. OF propriet÷ PROPERTY]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.