decencies

Variant of decency

decency definition

de·cency (dē′sən sē)

noun pl. decencies -·cies

  1. the quality or condition of being decent; propriety of conduct and speech; proper behavior, modesty, courtesy, etc.
  2. socially proper actions; the proprieties
  3. things needed for a proper or comfortable standard of living

Etymology: L decentia < decens: see decent

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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