\De*cor"um\, n. [L. dec[=o]rum, fr. dec[=o]rus. See
{Decorous}.]
Propriety of manner or conduct; grace arising from
suitableness of speech and behavior to one's own character,
or to the place and occasion; decency of conduct; seemliness;
that which is seemly or suitable.
      Negligent of the duties and decorums of his station.
                                               --Hallam.
      If your master Would have a queen his beggar, you must
      tell him, That majesty, to keep decorum, must No less
      beg than a kingdom.                      --Shak.
Syn: {Decorum}, {Dignity}.
Usage: Decorum, in accordance with its etymology, is that
       which is becoming in outward act or appearance; as,
       the decorum of a public assembly. Dignity springs from
       an inward elevation of soul producing a corresponding
       effect on the manners; as, dignity of personal
       appearance.