Decorum and Standing

Decorum

Decorum noun - Socially acceptable behavior.

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Standing and decorum are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Standing" instead a noun "Decorum".

Nearby Words: decorate, decorous, decor

Standing noun - High position within society.

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Decorum and standing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decorum" instead a noun "Standing".

Nearby Word: stand

good	good decorum	good standing
low	low decorum	low standing
little	little decorum	little standing
social	social decorum	social standing
Other adjectives: professional.

Bronwyn Bishop when she was the Liberal member for Mackeller was notorious for this role, spending Question Time reading through every book on standing orders and decorum to challenge not just the opposition but the Parliament officials themselves.

Source: Rules Lawyer

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