propriety [prəˈpraɪəti]

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n.正当行为；正当；适当

correct moral behaviour or actions

We hesitated at the propriety of the method. 我们对这种办法是否适用拿不定主意。
The sensitive matter was handled with great propriety. 这件机密的事处理得极为适当。