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respectability

res·pec·ta·bility

UK/ɹɪˌspɛktəˈbɪlɪti/ US/riˌspɛktʌˈbɪlɪti/ uncommon

noun

1.

honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation

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Origin

From respect + -ability.

Phrases

  • respectability politics

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