Propriety
Propriety noun - Socially acceptable behavior.
Rule and propriety are semantically related In some cases you can use "Rule" instead a noun "Propriety".
Nearby Words: proprietor, proprietary
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| common | common propriety | common rule |
Both words in one sentence
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Ichihara Yuuko has stunning ensembles breaking every conceivable rule of kimono propriety, while remaining elegant and very stylish despite her... suggestive fashions.
Source: Kimono Fanservice
Cite this Source
Rule and Propriety. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/propriety/rule
Propriety & Rule. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/propriety/rule>.
Rule or Propriety. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/propriety/rule.
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