<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>plural: decencies</li><li>the state or quality of being decent</li><li>conformity to the recognized standard of propriety, good taste, modesty, etc.</li><li>Synonyms: gentility, respectability, decorum</li><li>decencies, the recognized standards of decent or proper behavior; proprieties: The least you can expect from them is some respect for the decencies.</li><li>the requirements or amenities for decent or comfortable living: to be able to afford the decencies.</li></ul>