Decorously
/ˈdɛkərəsli/
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- (adv.) In a manner that is polite, proper, and in keeping with accepted standards, especially in formal or legal contexts.
The witness answered the questions decorously, maintaining courtroom decorum.
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Used to describe conduct that aligns with formal legal standards of propriety and respect.
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