the proprieties
1(the) proprieties — the proprieties phrase the rules of social behaviour that most people accept as correct He was careful to observe the proprieties. Thesaurus: moral rules and rules of behavioursynonym morally good or correct Main entry: propriety …
2the proprieties — the rules of social behaviour that most people accept as correct He was careful to observe the proprieties …
3Proprieties — Propriety Pro*pri e*ty, n.; pl. {Proprieties}. [F. propri[ e]t[ e], L. proprietas, fr. proprius one s own, proper. See {Property}, {Proper}.] 1. Individual right to hold property; ownership by personal title; property. [Obs.] Onles this propriety …
4proprieties — [[t]prəpra͟ɪɪtiz[/t]] N PLURAL: usu the N The proprieties are the standards of social behaviour which most people consider socially or morally acceptable. [OLD FASHIONED] ...respectable couples who observe the proprieties but loathe each other.… …
5proprieties — Synonyms and related words: amenities, civilities, civility, comity, convention, courtliness, decencies, decorum, dictates of society, diplomatic code, elegance, elegancies, etiquette, exquisite manners, formalities, good form, good manners,… …
6proprieties — n. accepted behavior to observe the proprieties * * * [ accepted behavior ] to observe the …
7The Listerdale Mystery — infobox Book | name = The Listerdale Mystery title orig = translator = image caption = Dust jacket illustration of the first UK edition author = Agatha Christie cover artist = Not known country = United Kingdom language = English series = genre …
8The Bridge World — (TBW), the oldest continuously published magazine about contract bridge, was founded in 1929 by Ely Culbertson. It has since been regarded as the game s principal journal, publicizing technical advances in bidding and the play of the cards,… …
9The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse —   …
10proprieties — the details or rules of conventionally accepted behaviour. → propriety …
