propriety

Example Sentences

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Swinney said that rule was introduced to "set the highest standard of propriety and integrity".

From BBC

The ones hosted by journalistic outlets often were restrained, with budgets—rather than propriety—keeping excess in check.

From The Wall Street Journal

When asked by ABC News’ Mary Bruce about the propriety of hosting the prince, the president blithely dismissed the concern.

From Salon

The round usually began with a collective discomfort on the first tee, after Eisman turned up wearing something that violated the Wall Street golfer’s notion of propriety.

From Literature

"There was a collective failure to exercise ethical judgment about the purpose of undercover policing and the propriety of reporting on family justice campaigns," he said.

From BBC