ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Decence

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Decence is a noun meaning (obsolete) decency.

Meaning

(obsolete) decency.

Example Sentences

What with more decence were in silence kept, And but for this unjust Reproach had slept?
When the Decence and Convenience of a thing is considered, we should attribute much to the Wisdom of Authority

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include demeanance, decrepity, deordination, courtesie, condescent, decorement.

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