proper decorum

[ˈprɒpər ˈdɛkərəm]

noun phrase

decoro apropriado

1. Correct and dignified behavior; adherence to established standards of politeness and social conduct

The guests maintained proper decorum throughout the formal dinner.

Os convidados mantiveram o decoro apropriado durante todo o jantar formal.

2. Appropriate etiquette and respectful conduct in a particular social or professional context

The judge insisted on proper decorum in the courtroom.

O juiz insistiu no decoro apropriado na sala de audiência.

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General Brazilian

decoro apropriado

Standard usage in formal contexts

São Paulo

decoro apropriado / bom comportamento

Both terms used in formal and social contexts

Portugal

decoro conveniente

Slightly more formal phrasing preferred in European Portuguese

to maintain proper decorum

breach of decorum

in the interest of decorum

sense of decorum

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