conventionality

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Conventionality, not humanity, is the new criterion to rationalize the act of killing.

From Time Magazine Archive

Conventionality is often denounced as untrue and hypocritical.

From Folkways A Study of the Sociological Importance of Usages, Manners, Customs, Mores, and Morals by Sumner, William Graham

"Checking" in this case signifies the lack of the small, sweet courtesies which are the peaceable fruits of the Gospel of Conventionality.

From The Secret of a Happy Home (1896) by Harland, Marion

Conventionality ceases when a human being begins the resolute development of his own. natural law of growth to the utmost extent.

From An Original Belle by Roe, Edward Payson

Conventionality makes cowards of the best of us.

From Not Like Other Girls by Carey, Rosa Nouchette