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   customary

   /ˈkʌstəm(ə)ri/

   adjective

   • 1. according to the customs or usual practices associated with a particular society, place, or set of circumstances: "it is customary to mark an occasion like this with a toast" Similar usualtraditionalnormalconventionalfamiliaracceptedprevailingroutinefixedsetestablishedconfirmedeverydayordinarycommonstockwell worntime-honouredOpposite unusualexceptionalrare
   • ▪ according to a person's habitual practice: "I put the kettle on for our customary cup of coffee" Similar usualaccustomedhabitualwontedregularOpposite unusualunaccustomed
   • ▪ established by or based on custom rather than common law or statute.
   • ▪ (in South Africa) relating to black African traditional custom or law.

   noun

   • 1. another term for custumal historical

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a noun): from medieval Latin custumarius, from custuma, from Anglo-Norman French custume (see custom).

   Derivatives

   • 1. customariness noun

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   What does customary mean?

   • The meaning of CUSTOMARY is commonly practiced, used, or observed. How to use customary in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Customary.

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   What is a customary adjective?

   • Definition of customary adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary if something is customary, it is what people usually do in a particular place or situation synonym usual Is it customary to tip hairdressers in this country? It has been customary for the chair to be re-elected for a second year. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?

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   What does custom mean?

   • In keeping with custom, or usage; usual; habitual. Based on custom or tradition rather than written law or contract. Holding or held by custom. A collection of the laws established by custom for a manor, region, etc. All else was to him only life's customary routine. He wore his customary all black, his dark eyes hidden behind dark shades.

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   What is the meaning of customary law?

   • This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word customary law. Did you actually mean customarily? Custom in law is the established pattern of behavior that can be objectively verified within a particular social setting.

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   C1. traditional: [ + to infinitive ] In my village, it is customary for a girl to take her mother's name. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. (Definition of customary from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) customary | American Dictionary. adjective.

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   The meaning of CUSTOMARY is commonly practiced, used, or observed. How to use customary in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Customary.

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   Customary definition: according to or depending on custom; usual; habitual.. See examples of CUSTOMARY used in a sentence.

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   traditional: [ + to infinitive ] In my village, it is customary for a girl to take her mother's name. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. (Definition of customary from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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   Customary is used to describe something that a particular person usually does or has. The king carried himself with his customary elegance. Yvonne took her customary seat behind her desk.

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   if something is customary, it is what people usually do in a particular place or situation synonym usual. Is it customary to tip hairdressers in this country? It has been customary for the chair to be re-elected for a second year.

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   Something customary is done according to practice. When a bride walks down the aisle, it's customary for everyone at the wedding to rise out of respect. Every culture has its own customary traditions.