Plural of decency; multiple standards or acts of proper, respectful, and honorable behavior.
Standard English plural of decency, formed by adding -ies to the singular noun.
People often talk about 'basic decencies'—like treating service workers with respect or not yelling in libraries—but what counts as a basic decency changes a lot between cultures and time periods.
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