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de·cen·cy  audio  (dsn-s) KEY 

NOUN:
pl. de·cen·cies
  1. The state or quality of being decent; propriety.
  2. Conformity to prevailing standards of propriety or modesty.
  3. decencies
    1. Social or moral proprieties.
    2. Surroundings or services deemed necessary for an acceptable standard of living.



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