propriety

Their propriety is debatable, but as a matter of historical precedent and law, they aren’t war crimes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026

For the sake of propriety — Paley was one of the 20th century’s most powerful media paschas — his indiscretions were kept quiet.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2026

When asked by ABC News’ Mary Bruce about the propriety of hosting the prince, the president blithely dismissed the concern.

From Salon ● Nov. 20, 2025

Does it reflect a schism within the military over its propriety?

From Slate ● Oct. 21, 2025

“Even during time of war, we must follow the rules of propriety and civilization.”

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson

He was concerned that if he died intestate, his proprieties would not be passed to Li.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 24, 2023

Ms Villiers told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "The Prime Minister is very clear that proprieties were observed."

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2019

White says that the song was a declaration that the White Stripes weren’t going to observe punk proprieties.

From The New Yorker ● Mar. 5, 2017

Did you know that “stickler” was another name for the second, whose chief responsibility, after all, was to make sure that all the proprieties were strictly observed?

From Washington Post ● Jul. 8, 2015

Father had warned me that demons sometimes do not have a feeling for the proprieties.

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep