Decorum
(noun)
- The state or quality of being seemly, appropriate, or respectable in conduct or appearance.
- A sense of propriety or suitability in social behavior, manners, and appearance.
Origin:
From the latin word "decorus" meaning "seemly, fitting, proper".
Examples:
- The ceremony was conducted with great decorum.
- The judge maintained decorum in the courtroom at all times.
- The children were reminded to mind their decorum during the school assembly.
- His decorum was impeccable even under the most trying of circumstances.
- The decorum of the meeting was disturbed by a few unruly participants.