propriety

Example Sentences

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For the SNP, Flynn said the House of Lords Appointments Commission explained to him that the vetting process includes them providing "confidential advice to the prime minister on the propriety of a potential nominee".

From BBC

Roth was guided by what the critic Paul Goldberger, in his foreword to this book, calls “a strong knowledge not only of architectural history, but of urban propriety.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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