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noun. uk / ˈdiː.s ə n.si / us / ˈdiː.s ə n.si / Add to word list. [ U ] behaviour that is good, moral, and acceptable in society: a sense of decency. [ + to infinitive ] She didn't even have the decency to apologize. the decencies [ plural ] old-fashioned. the acceptable or expected ways of doing something:
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The meaning of DECENCY is the quality or state of being decent : propriety. How to use decency in a sentence.
The personal quality of decency is one of honesty, good manners, and respect for other people. Over time, decency has referred to manners, but today decency is mainly a strong sense of right and wrong, and a high standard of honesty.
DECENCY meaning: 1. behaviour that is good, moral, and acceptable in society: 2. the acceptable or expected ways of…. Learn more.
Decency definition: the state or quality of being decent.. See examples of DECENCY used in a sentence.
decency. (diːsənsi ) 1. uncountable noun. Decency is the quality of following accepted moral standards. Unfortunately, on Friday night he showed neither decency nor dignity. His sense of decency forced him to resign. ...the threat of rampant materialism to common decency and enlightened values.
1. the state or quality of being decent. 2. conformity to a standard of propriety, modesty, etc. 3. decencies, a. the recognized standards of proper behavior; proprieties. b. the essentials for decent or comfortable living. [1560–70; < Latin]
