pi·e·ty play_w2(“P0295700″) (p
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n. pl. pi·e·ties
1. The state or quality of being pious, especially:
a. Religious devotion and reverence to God.
b. Devotion and reverence to parents and family: filial piety.
2. A devout act, thought, or statement.
3.
a. A position held conventionally or hypocritically.
b. A statement of such a position: “the liberated pieties of people who believe that social attitudes have kept pace with women’s aspirations” Erica Abeel.
