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proper conduct

NOUN
social graces
Synonyms
WEAK
breeding civility consideration courtesy decorum elegancies etiquette formalities manners mores polished manners politeness protocol savoir vivre table manners tact
NOUN
straight and narrow
Synonyms
WEAK
honesty integrity moral integrity morality righteousness

Example Sentences

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Carlo Nordio's deputy, Francesco Paolo Sisto, has batted away criticism, saying the need for further scrutiny in this case was not due to negligence but allegations of "not entirely proper conduct" by Minetti.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Palestinians also took playful aim at a Facebook post by Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion detailing the proper conduct when an air raid siren sounds.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

One does not need to reach back to the 18th century to find leaders who had a strong sense of proper conduct in public life.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 18, 2023

Elizabeth’s insistence on proper conduct and her devotion to tradition mirrored the attitude of her father, who referred to the royal family as “the firm.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2022

Drawn by T. H. Crawford He who is responsible for the proper conduct of a gang of relations or friends will not treat them in this way.

From Aspects of Modern Oxford by Godley, A. D. (Alfred Denis)