Appropriateness

/əˌproʊpriˈætnəs/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The quality of being suitable or proper in the circumstances.
    The appropriateness of the contract terms was evaluated by the legal team.

Commentary

Often used to assess if actions or terms conform to legal or contextual norms.

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