INDECORUMS

Noun

indecorums

plural of indecorum

Source: Wiktionary


INDECORUM

In`de*co"rum, n. Etym: [Pref. in- not + decorum: cf. L. indecorous unbecoming.]

1. Want of decorum; impropriety of behavior; that in behavior or manners which violates the established rules of civility, custom, or etiquette; indecorousness.

2. An indecorous or becoming action. Young.

Syn.

– Indecorum is sometimes synonymous with indecency; but indecency, more frequently than indecorum, is applied to words or actions which refer to what nature and propriety require to be concealed or suppressed. Indecency is the stronger word; indecorum refers to any transgression of etiquette or civility, especially in public.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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