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91decency — [dē′sən sē] n. pl. decencies [L decentia < decens: see DECENT] 1. the quality or condition of being decent; propriety of conduct and speech; proper behavior, modesty, courtesy, etc. 2. [pl.] socially proper actions; the proprieties 3. [pl.]… …
92decent — [dē′sənt] adj. [MFr décent < L decens (gen decentis), prp. of decere, to befit < IE base * dek̑ , to receive, greet, be suitable, teach > Sans da̍kšati, (he) is helpful, L docere, to teach, Gr dokein, to think, seem] 1. proper and… …
93de´cent|ness — de|cent «DEE suhnt», adjective. 1. proper and right: »It is not decent to laugh at a crippled person. SYNONYM(S): suitable, appropriate. 2. modest; free from vulgarity; not obscene: »His study was simple and serious and showed a more decent taste …
94de|cent — «DEE suhnt», adjective. 1. proper and right: »It is not decent to laugh at a crippled person. SYNONYM(S): suitable, appropriate. 2. modest; free from vulgarity; not obscene: »His study was simple and serious and showed a more decent taste (Edmund …
