Definition Synonyms
Definition of customary - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
social habitsusual because it is long-established in a community
- It is customary to greet visitors at the door.
Noun
traditionRare collection of traditional laws and customsRare
- The customary was essential for understanding local traditions.
Expressions with customary
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traditional rules a community treats as officially binding on behavior
The court considered local customary law when resolving the land dispute.
body of unwritten global rules formed by long, accepted state practice
Customary international law prohibits certain actions even without a written treaty.
Origin of customary
Latin, consuetudinarius (custom) + -ary (pertaining to)
Terms with customary included in their meaning
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customary
based on customs passed through generations
expected norm
customary or expected in a specific context
custom
in the expected or customary manner
tradition
customary or established in practice
habit
customary action or routine
fully equipped
having all the required or customary characteristics
professional conduct
customary behavior among professionals or team members
heritage performance
carry out customary steps tied to a people or local past
routine
so customary or routine as to be expected of everyone
practice
customary practice in a religion
customary method
method based on long-established customs
religious or customary
habitually observing a religion or custom
custom
customary practice or norm in a society
linguistics
customary way language is used
custom
usual or customary in a particular context
etiquette
avoid customary procedures or protocols
cultural practice
customary practice accepted over time
habit
in the customary manner or way
land management
customary practices governing land use
behavior
lacking customary restraint or modesty
customs
customary social practices passed through generations
extravagant
beyond what is customary or proper
etiquette
done correctly by accepted standards or customary practice
customary practice
custom or habit, especially in a community or group
Examples of customary in a sentence
Serving tea to guests is customary in many households. The village's customary was passed down orally. Studying the customary revealed ancient practices.
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- French:coutumier, ...
- German:üblich, Gewohnheitsrecht, ...
- Italian:consuetudinario, diritto consuetudinario, ...
- Spanish:habitual, derecho consuetudinario, ...
- Portuguese:costumeiro, ...
- Chinese:习惯性的, 习惯法, ...
- Japanese:慣習的な, 慣習法, ...
- Arabic:مُتَعارِف, عُرْف, ...
- Hebrew:מְקוּבָּל, סֵפֶר מִנְהָגִים, ...
- Russian:обычный, обычное право, ...
- Ukrainian:звичайний, звичаєве право, ...
- Hindi:परंपरागत, रीति-रिवाज संग्रह, ...
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