CUSTOM

Custom

Custom in law is the established pattern of behavior that can be objectively verified within a particular social setting. A claim can be carried out in defense of "what has always been done and accepted by law." Related is the idea of prescription; a right enjoyed through long custom rather than positive law.

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custom

Noun

  1. Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; usage; method of doing, living or behaving.
    • And teach customs which are not lawful. Acts xvi. 21.
    • Moved beyond his custom, Gama said. ''''.
    • A custom More honored in the breach than the observance. Shakespeare
  2. Habitual buying of goods; practice of frequenting, as a shop, manufactory, etc., for making purchases or giving orders; business support.
  3. Long-established practice, considered as unwritten law, and resting for authority on long consent; usage. See Usage, and Prescription.
  4. Familiar acquaintance; familiarity.
  5. The customary toll, tax, or tribute.
  6. created under particular specifications, specialized, unique, custom-made

Verb

  1. To make familiar; to accustom.
  2. To supply with customers.
  3. To pay the customs of.
  4. To have a custom.
    • On a bridge he custometh to fight. ''''.

Adjective

  1. made in a different way from usual, specially to fit one's needs
    My feet are as big as powerboats, so I need custom shoes.


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