/dee"seuhn see/ , n. , pl. decencies .
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.
[ 1560-70; decentia comeliness, decency, equiv. to decent- (s. of decens ) fitting (see DECENT) + -ia n. suffix ]
Syn. 2. decorum, respectability, gentility.