proprieties

noun

1. 1

   The particular character or essence of someone or something; individuality.

2. 2

   A characteristic; an attribute.

3. 3

   A piece of land owned by someone; someone's property.

4. 4

   More generally, something owned by someone; a possession.

5. 5

   The fact of possessing something; ownership.

6. 6

   Correct language or pronunciation.

7. 7

   Suitability, fitness; the quality of being appropriate.

8. 8

   (often in the plural) Correctness in behaviour and morals; good manners, seemliness.