decorum
dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.
the quality or state of being decorous, or exhibiting such dignified propriety; orderliness; regularity.
Usually decorums . an observance or requirement of polite society.
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The request by Ramirez, 37, is the latest conflict over when a death-row inmate’s spiritual requests conflict with the security and decorum prison officials say is needed during an execution.
Supreme Court grants reprieve to inmate who wants pastor by side at execution | Robert Barnes | September 9, 2021 | Washington PostThe Loudoun County School Board abruptly ended its meeting Tuesday as chaos erupted after parents who were against the school district’s implementation of Policy 8040 failed to observe rules regarding disruptions and decorum.
Chaos erupts at Loudoun County school board meeting over trans students rights proposal | Prince Chingarande | June 23, 2021 | Washington BladeWhile most agreed that a level of decorum wouldn’t hurt, the vibe was also that we should be able to express ourselves freely.
Amazon now accounts for more than 10% of U.S. digital ad market revenue; Wednesday’s daily brief | George Nguyen | April 7, 2021 | Search Engine LandThis season has been a drag for the Mavericks, and it has taken a toll on Doncic’s mood, body language and decorum with the referees.
How Luka Doncic’s Mavericks lost their joyful swagger and how they can get it back | Ben Golliver | February 3, 2021 | Washington PostIt’s a kind of quasi-trouble that tests patience and decorum without doing any real damage, and music remains an excellent way to make some.
Rico Nasty will show you what mischief sounds like | Chris Richards | December 10, 2020 | Washington Post
These nonchalant brutalities seem at first at odds with the genteel decorum that mostly cloaks late-19th century culture.
The Magazine That Made—and Unmade—Politicians | Anthony Haden-Guest | November 2, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd literary decorum, to elaborate, is almost the opposite of what decorum means in real life, which means etiquette basically.
Martin Amis Talks About Nazis, Novels, and Cute Babies | Ronald K. Fried | October 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThey thanked him profusely for his public service, apologized for Republican hectoring, and complained about decorum.
House Republicans Take on John Koskinen: Scenes From an IRS Sideshow | Tim Mak | June 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAt a certain point is past the line of decorum, but, you know, this is New York.
Eliot Spitzer Mobbed by Press, Heckled at First Campaign Stop | David Freedlander | July 9, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTNot to mention violating whatever sense of decorum is left in the halls of Congress.
Hey Steve King: In the Name of Christ, Lay Off Malia and Sasha | Joshua DuBois | March 27, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTHis present repose and decorum contrasted strangely with the fanciful display at his first introduction.
When Valmond Came to Pontiac, Complete | Gilbert ParkerDifferent parties of dogs were introduced to each other with an appearance of the greatest decorum.
Minnie's Pet Dog | Madeline LeslieBy the laws of decorum, for instance, old men should be querulous and young boys given to sudden anger.
Rhetoric and Poetry in the Renaissance | Donald Lemen ClarkBut he could not transfer to his pictures a decorum and a common sense that had no place in his mind.
Art in England | Dutton CookHad he pleaded ill-health, he might have done so with decorum.
The Posthumous Works of Thomas De Quincey, Vol. II (2 vols) | Thomas De Quincey
British Dictionary definitions for decorum
/ (dɪˈkɔːrəm) /
propriety, esp in behaviour or conduct
a requirement of correct behaviour in polite society
Origin of decorum
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