propriety🔊

(obsolete) The particular character or essence of someone or something; individuality.

(obsolete) A characteristic; an attribute.

(now rare) A piece of land owned by someone; someone's property.

(obsolete) More generally, something owned by someone; a possession.

The fact of possessing something; ownership.

(now rare) Correct language or pronunciation.

Suitability, fitness; the quality of being appropriate.

Correctness in behaviour and morals; good manners, seemliness.