"good form" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} good form (uncountable)
  1. (chiefly UK) Behavior that is both morally and socially correct; proper manner, decorum or etiquette. Tags: UK, uncountable Related terms: propriety
    Sense id: en-good_form-en-noun-dhRDC5Od Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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