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      • the acceptable or expected ways of doing something: observe the decenciesI hate going to funerals, but you must observe the decencies (= it is something you should do).
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  2. DECENCY definition: 1. behaviour that is good, moral, and acceptable in society: 2. the acceptable or expected ways of…. Learn more.

  3. DECENCY meaning: 1. behaviour that is good, moral, and acceptable in society: 2. the acceptable or expected ways of…. Learn more.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. decency meaning, definition, what is decency: polite, honest, and moral behaviour and ...: Learn more.

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  8. [uncountable] honest, polite behavior that follows accepted moral standards and shows respect for others Her behavior showed a total lack of common decency. Have you no sense of decency? He might have had the decency to apologize. standards of taste and decency that we expect broadcasting companies to meet. Want to learn more?

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