decent

decent
 n.— «As we reported last week, the “muscular liberals” (or “decents” or “neo-progs,” as they are called in some circles) are on the march.» —“The politics column” by Martin Bright New Statesman (London, England) Apr. 24, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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