Sentence examples for dignity and decorum from inspiring English sources

Johnson, with dignity and decorum, accepted the penalty.

To the Romans these antics seemed to be scandalous breaches of civic dignity and decorum.

He knew, however, that he had to maintain the dignity and decorum expected of a yokozuna.

The job of the presiding officer of the "mother of parliaments" usually demands a high degree of dignity and decorum.

With dignity and decorum Grohl had stayed out of the spotlight in the aftermath of Cobain's death.

It offends not only judicial dignity and decorum, but also that respect for the individual which is the lifeblood of the law.

It is essential to the proper administration of criminal justice that dignity, order, and decorum be the hallmarks of all court proceedings in our country.

Perhaps, too, my alliance with the ombudsman's parting shot is pure snobbery on my part since I expect the Old Gray Lady to go about her daily life with decorum, dignity and fidelity that befits her station and is true to her slogan's commitment.

To call it a circus would be to insult the dignity, decorum and poise of the circus.

The law bans campaign ads that "offend the dignity or decorum" of a candidate.

Authorities said it violated a local law against ads that "offend the dignity or decorum" of a candidate, according to Reuters.