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proprieties

/prəˈpraɪətiz/ /proʊˈpraɪətiz/

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The particular character or essence of someone or something; individuality.

Examples :

"The artist captured the proprieties of each subject in their portrait, revealing their unique personalities through subtle details. "

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A characteristic; an attribute.

Examples :

"One of the key proprieties of a good student is a willingness to learn. "

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A piece of land owned by someone; someone's property.

Examples :

"The farmer carefully tended to all his proprieties, ensuring each field was properly watered and fertilized. "

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More generally, something owned by someone; a possession.

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"The family discussed dividing their proprieties, like the house and car, fairly after the patriarch's passing. "

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The fact of possessing something; ownership.

Examples :

"The lawyer investigated the land proprieties to determine who owned the farm. "

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Correct language or pronunciation.

Examples :

"The language teacher emphasized the proprieties of English pronunciation to ensure her students spoke clearly and correctly. "

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Suitability, fitness; the quality of being appropriate.

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"Her parents insisted on observing social proprieties during the formal dinner, like using the correct silverware and keeping elbows off the table. "

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(often in the plural) Correctness in behaviour and morals; good manners, seemliness.

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"Even though she disagreed with her boss, she observed the proprieties and spoke respectfully during the meeting. "

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