the decencies
1decencies — the requirements of acceptable behaviour: → decency decencies things required for a reasonable standard of living. → decency …
2Decencies — Decency De cen*cy, n.; pl. {Decencies}. [L. decentia, fr. decens: cf. F. d[ e]cence. See {Decent}.] 1. The quality or state of being decent, suitable, or becoming, in words or behavior; propriety of form in social intercourse, in actions, or in… …
3decencies — noun The requirements for comfortable living …
4Morgenthau Plan — The Morgenthau Plan showing the planned partitioning of Germany into a North State, a South State, and an International zone. Areas in grey are areas intended for control by France, Poland and the USSR …
5Chatham Garden Theatre — The only known image of the Chatham Garden Theatre s exterior For the other theatre of this name, see Chatham Theatre. The Chatham Garden Theatre or Chatham Theatre was a playhouse in the Chatham Gardens of New York City. It was located on the… …
6decency — /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 …
7decorum — decorum, decency, propriety, dignity, etiquette are comparable either when they mean a code of rules respecting what is right, fitting, or honorable in behavior or, more often, when they mean the quality or character of lightness, fitness, or… …
8decency — /ˈdisənsi/ (say deesuhnsee) noun (plural decencies) 1. the state or quality of being decent. 2. conformity to the recognised standards of propriety, good taste, modesty, etc. 3. something decent or proper. 4. (plural) the requirements or… …
9Rochin v. California — Infobox SCOTUS case Litigants=Rochin v. California ArgueDate=October 16 ArgueYear=1951 DecideDate=January 2 DecideYear=1952 FullName=Richard Antonio Rochin v. People of the State of California Citation=72 S. Ct. 205; 96 L. Ed. 183; 1952 U.S.… …
10Ruan Ji — Ruǎn Jí (zh c|c=阮籍;210 263) is one of the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove. He is associated with the guqin melody, Jiu Kuang ( Drunken Ecstasy ) which was believed to be composed by him. Historical background The life and creative work of Ruan Ji …
