Word Meaning

propriety definition and meaning

n. Individual right to hold property; ownership by personal title; property.
n. That which is proper or peculiar; an inherent property or quality; peculiarity.
n. The quality or state of being proper; suitableness to an acknowledged or correct standard or rule; consonance with established principles, rules, or customs; fitness; appropriateness; as, propriety of behavior, language, manners, etc.

Crossword clues for propriety

- Appropriate behaviour
- Correct conduct
- Decorum
- Good form