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propriety [prəˈpraɪəti, Am -ət̬i] N

1. propriety no pl (correctness):

propriety

2. propriety:

the proprieties pl (rules)

zasady fpl dobrego wychowania

3. propriety no pl (being right):

propriety

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Members of the open source community improve upon code and write programs that can rival much of the propriety software that is already available. en.wikipedia.org

The greater propriety of applying the word metalloid to other elements, such as arsenic, had been considered. en.wikipedia.org

This lack of consistency reflects different attitudes and cultural standards of public behavior and propriety. en.wikipedia.org

Corneal birefringent is eliminated (in part) by a propriety corneal compensator. en.wikipedia.org

These processes depend on the proprieties of the light, as well as on the proprieties of the material. en.wikipedia.org

Understand this, that all things have propriety, length and measure. en.wikipedia.org

He and others actively engaged in public relations efforts to present an image of fiscal propriety to the general public. en.wikipedia.org

Indecency is to be interpreted by a jury, who should apply the recognised standards of propriety. en.wikipedia.org

There were proprieties, rules, and procedures he expected to be observed. en.wikipedia.org

Scandal is defined as loss of or damage to reputation caused by "actual or apparent" violation of morality or propriety. en.wikipedia.org

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