PROPRIETY (Noun)

Meaning- 1) correct behavior or state of being correct and proper.

                       2) rules of correct behavior.

Mnemonic trick- The word propriety contains word proper. The word proper means appropriate and suitable. Therefore, propriety means proper behavior or state of being correct and proper.

Synonym- DECORUM, DECENCY

Antonym- IMPROPRIETY

Uses-

•          Nobody questioned the propriety of her being there alone.
•          They’ d invited us to dinner so we thought we’ d better observe the proprieties and invite them back.
•          Propriety calls for every Indian to stand up straight when the national anthem starts playing.