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Observance of proprieties (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

etiquette

(Other definitions for etiquette that I've seen before include "Convention" , "Conventions of courtesy" , "Rules of correct or polite behaviour" , "Rules of correct social behaviour" , "What's done" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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