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custom - accepted or habitual practice |
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usage,
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practice,
pattern a customary way of operation or behavior; "it is their practice to give annual raises"; "they changed their dietary pattern"
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survival something that survives
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americanism a custom that is peculiar to the United States or its citizens
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anglicism,
britishism a custom that is peculiar to England or its citizens
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consuetude a custom or usage that has acquired the force of law
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couvade a custom among some peoples whereby the husband of a pregnant wife is put to bed at the time of bearing the child
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germanism a custom that is peculiar to Germany or its citizens
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habit,
use (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition; "owls have nocturnal habits"; "she had a habit twirling the ends of her hair"; "long use had hardened him to it"
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hijab the custom in some Islamic societies of women dressing modestly outside the home; "she observes the hijab and does not wear tight clothing"
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rite,
ritual an established ceremony prescribed by a religion; "the rite of baptism"
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custom - a specific practice of long standing |
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tradition |
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practice a customary way of operation or behavior; "it is their practice to give annual raises"; "they changed their dietary pattern"
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wont,
habit (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition; "owls have nocturnal habits"; "she had a habit twirling the ends of her hair"; "long use had hardened him to it"
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hadith (Islam) a tradition based on reports of the sayings and activities of Muhammad and his companions
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institution an establishment consisting of a building or complex of buildings where an organization for the promotion of some cause is situated
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custom - habitual patronage; "I have given this tailor my custom for many years" |
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patronage,
trade (politics) granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support
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