Meaning of the word propriety in English

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propriety

US /prəˈpraɪə.t̬i/
UK /prəˈpraɪə.t̬i/

Noun

1.

correct moral behavior or actions:

Example:
The director insisted that there was no question as to the propriety of how the funds were raised.
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