Propriety
Propriety noun - Socially acceptable behavior.
Rules and propriety are semantically related In some cases you can use "Rules" instead a noun "Propriety".
Nearby Words: proprietor, proprietary
Rules
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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He accuses her of having disregarded "the commonest rules of modesty and propriety".
Source: Literature / Wives and Daughters - No amount of mortification or warnings from her compatriots can convince her to live life by anything but her own rules and what makes her happy, propriety be damned!
Source: Literature / Daisy Miller -
While mostly mindful of her responsibilities, she was still very easy-going and flouted rules of propriety left and right.
Source: Rebellious Princess
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