propriety

/pɹəˈpɹaɪəti/

IPA: /P R AH0 P R AY1 AH0 T IY0/

noun

1
The particular character or essence of someone or something; individuality.
2
A characteristic; an attribute.
3
A piece of land owned by someone; someone's property.
4
More generally, something owned by someone; a possession.
5
The fact of possessing something; ownership.
6
Correct language or pronunciation.
7
Suitability, fitness; the quality of being appropriate.
8
(often in the plural) Correctness in behaviour and morals; good manners, seemliness.

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