Meaning of the word decency in English

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decency

US /ˈdiː.sən.si/
UK /ˈdiː.sən.si/
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Noun

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

Example:
She had the decency to admit she was wrong.
Common decency dictates that you should help those in need.