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propriety

/pɹəˈpɹaɪəti/

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What does propriety mean?

noun

  1. The fact of possessing something; ownership.
  2. Suitability, fitness; the quality of being appropriate.
  3. Correctness in behaviour and morals; good manners, seemliness.
More meanings (5)

noun

  1. (obsolete) The particular character or essence of someone or something; individuality.
  2. (obsolete) A characteristic; an attribute.
  3. (archaic) A piece of land owned by someone; someone's property.
  4. (obsolete) More generally, something owned by someone; a possession.
  5. (archaic) Correct language or pronunciation.

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IPA pronunciation

/pɹəˈpɹaɪəti/

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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He did not dispute the propriety of Ray’s measures, if there were to be ladies on board, but he felt injured.
Willa CatherThe Song of the LarkProject Gutenberg ebook #44
With what color of propriety could the force necessary for defense be limited by those who cannot limit the force of offense?
Alexander Hamilton; John Jay; James MadisonThe Federalist PapersProject Gutenberg ebook #18
More book examples (3)
There was another consideration which obviously dictated to the more thoughtful of the magi the propriety of burning Zadig out of hand.
Thomas Henry HuxleyOn the Method of Zadig Essay #1 from "Science and Hebrew Tradition"Project Gutenberg ebook #2627
Traders and other undertakers may, no doubt with great propriety, carry on a very considerable part of their projects with borrowed money.
Adam SmithAn Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of NationsProject Gutenberg ebook #3300
From it was made the wine which our mothers and grandmothers felt that they could offer with perfect propriety to the minister.
Edward Payson RoeSuccess with Small FruitsProject Gutenberg ebook #6117