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consuetude

 

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Noun consuetude has 1 sense
  1. consuetude - a custom or usage that has acquired the force of law
    --1 is a kind of
    custom, usage, usance

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Consuetude

Part of speech: noun

Sense 1:

Definition: A custom or habitual practice.

Example sentence: In this small town, the consuetude is to gather at the park every Sunday for a friendly game of soccer.

Sense 2:

Definition: A traditional or established way of behavior.

Example sentence: The consuetude of exchanging gifts on Christmas morning brings joy and excitement to families around the world.

Sense 3:

Definition: The collective customs and habits of a particular society or community.

Example sentence: The consuetude of this tribe includes elaborate ceremonies to celebrate the changing seasons.

Sense 4:

Definition: A legal usage or customary law.

Example sentence: According to consuetude, the local community had the right to use the common land for grazing their livestock.

Sense 5:

Definition: A long-established tradition or precedent.

Example sentence: The lawyer argued that the court should follow the consuetude of previous similar cases in making its decision.

Sense 6:

Definition: Specific customary rituals or traditions within a religious or social group.

Example sentence: The religious consuetudes of this ancient community shape their daily lives and interactions.

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