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Definitions

convenance

[kon-vuh-nahns, kawnv^uh-nahns] / ˈkɒn vəˌnɑns, kɔ̃vəˈnɑ̃s /

NOUN

decorum

Synonyms

STRONGEST

civility correctness decency demeanor dignity gentility orderliness politeness propriety respectability

STRONG

breeding conduct convention correctitude courtliness deportment etiquette form formality gravity habits order politesse properness protocol punctilio seemliness tact usage

WEAK

good grace

Antonyms

STRONGEST

immorality impropriety rudeness unsuitableness wrong

STRONG

bad manners disorganization

WEAK

bad behavior impoliteness indecency

NOUN

form

Synonyms

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behavior fashion law manner method mode practice process regulation rule style way

STRONG

canon ceremonial channels conduct convention custom decorum etiquette formality habit layout manners precept proceeding propriety protocol rite ritual ropes setup usage

WEAK

by the book by the numbers done thing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

lawlessness

STRONG

bad manners impropriety

WEAK

disarrangement disorganization shapelessness

NOUN

formality

Synonyms

STRONGEST

procedure red tape rite ritual

STRONG

academism ceremony conventionality form gesture liturgy rubric rule service solemnity stereotype tradition

WEAK

matter of form officialism rituality solemnness

Antonyms

WEAK

informality

NOUN

practice

Synonyms

STRONGEST

form habit method proceeding process rule system tradition use

STRONG

convention custom fashion habitude manner mode praxis trick usage usefulness utility way wont

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disorganization

WEAK

abstention ignorance neglect refrain

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It is equally obvious to anyone who knows Philip that he is not the type to submit meekly to the dictates of a dynastic manage de convenance.

From Time Magazine Archive

Think you there would be no more marriages de convenance if we were to give the benefit of our experience to the world?

From Graham's Magazine Vol. XXXII No. 2. February 1848 by Conrad, Robert Taylor

Marriages de convenance are when a parvenu barters his gold for good blood, or where an ancienne princesse mends her fortune with a nouveau riche, profound indifference, meanwhile, on each side.

From Cecil Castlemaine's Gage, Lady Marabout's Troubles, and Other Stories by Ouida

"A mariage de convenance," Sturling remarked with a smile, as he saw me inspecting the labels.

From The Sixth Sense A Novel by McKenna, Stephen

Some striking instances of the Marriage de convenance being infringed on, have lately occurred in France.

From The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society by Hartley, Cecil B.

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