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behaviour noun [ bɪˈheɪvjə ]

• the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others.
• "he will vouch for her good behaviour"
Similar: conduct, way of behaving, way of acting, deportment, bearing, etiquette, actions, exploits, doings, efforts, manners, ways, habits, practices, capers, comportment,
Origin: late Middle English: from behave, on the pattern of demeanour, and influenced by obsolete haviour from have.

be on one's best behaviour

• behave well in a social situation or when being observed.
"warn them to be on their best behaviour"



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