propriety
//prəˈpraɪ.ə.ti//
Noun
proprietySingular
proprietiesPlural
1
The state or quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals.
She always behaves with propriety at formal events.
2
The details or rules of behavior conventionally considered to be correct.
She was careful to observe all the proprieties at the formal dinner.
3
The condition of being right, appropriate, or fitting.
We discussed the propriety of using such methods in scientific research.