2. until a decent interval has elapsed until a sufficiently long period of time has passed. The basic meaning of decent is“ proper; socially acceptable,” e.g., decent behaviour, decent clothing In this context, a decent interval suggests that the amount of time should be long enough for people to accept as proper elapse--the passing of time e.g. three weeks/four months/two years have elapsed2. until a decent interval has elapsed— until a sufficiently long period of time has passed. The basic meaning of decent is “proper; socially acceptable,” e.g., decent behaviour, decent clothing. In this context, a decent interval suggests that the amount of time should be long enough for people to accept as proper. elapse—the passing of time e.g.: three weeks/four months/two years have elapsed