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deportment Definition


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deport2
verb
    deported, deporting
    1. formal
      To behave oneself (in a particular way).
Derivative: deportment
    The way one holds or carries oneself; one's bearing.
      Thesaurus: bearing, manner, demeanour, posture, stance, air, aspect, carriage, mien.
    Behaviour.
      Thesaurus: conduct, demeanour, behaviour.
Etymology: 16c: from Latin deportare to carry away.



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