ETYM Latin decentia, from decens: cf. French décence. Related to Decent.
1. The quality of being polite and respectable.
2. The quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality.

ETYM Latin decôrum, from decôrus. Related to Decorous.
Propriety in manners and conduct; SYN. decorousness.
Term derived from classical criticism meaning the proper or appropriate combination of elements within a work of art. Its later advocates believed that there was a “correct” style for each genre: grandiloquent for tragedy, low for comedy, and so on, and that these styles should never be mixed. + prikaži više

1. A line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government
2. A plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
3. Written contract or certificate of insurance; SYN. insurance policy, insurance.

A sense of propriety and consideration for others; SYN. grace.