Sense of propriety (7)

I believe the answer is:

decorum

(Other definitions for decorum that I've seen before include "(Of outward appearances) what is proper" , "Seemly behaviour" , "Protocol" , "Correctness or dignity of behaviour" , "good behaviour" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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