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| propriety | |
| 1. n. (obsolete) The particular character or essence of someone or something; individuality. |  |
| 2. n. (obsolete) A characteristic; an attribute. | |
| 3. n. (now rare) A piece of land owned by someone; someone's property. | |
| 4. n. (obsolete) More generally, something owned by someone; a possession. | |
| 5. n. The fact of possessing something; ownership. | |
| 6. n. (now rare) Correct language or pronunciation. | |
| 7. n. Suitability, fitness; the quality of being appropriate. | |
| 8. n. (often, in the plural) Correctness in behaviour and morals; good manners, seemliness. | |
