Decency
Decency noun - Socially acceptable behavior.
Expediency and decency are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Expediency" instead a noun "Decency".
Expediency
Expediency noun - Suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances.
Decency and expediency are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decency" instead a noun "Expediency".
Nearby Words: expedient, expedience
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Expediency and Decency. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/decency/expediency
Decency & Expediency. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/decency/expediency>.
Expediency or Decency. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/decency/expediency.
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