Both Uses of
propriety
in
Far from the Madding Crowd
- Boldwood, it is painful to have to say I am surprised, so that I don't know how to answer you with propriety and respect—but am only just able to speak out my feeling—I mean my meaning; that I am afraid I can't marry you, much as I respect you.†
Chpt 19-21 *
- But propriety has nothing to do with reasons.†
Chpt 49-51
Definition:
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(propriety) socially correct or appropriate behavior