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decency
 
SYLLABICATION:de·cen·cy
PRONUNCIATION:  dsn-s
NOUN:Inflected forms: pl. de·cen·cies
1. The state or quality of being decent; propriety. 2. Conformity to prevailing standards of propriety or modesty. 3. decencies a. Social or moral proprieties. b. Surroundings or services deemed necessary for an acceptable standard of living.
 
 
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