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Time Immemorial

Description:

Time immemorial refers to a time so long ago that it has been forgotten or beyond memory. It implies a time in the distant past, beyond the reach of recorded history. It often conveys a sense of timelessness, emphasizing the antiquity and enduring nature of something.

Usage:

Noun (Singular): In legal contexts, time immemorial denotes the distant past beyond anyone's memory or recollection, frequently used to establish certain legal rights or traditions.

Adverb: Time immemorial can be used to describe an action or event that has been consistently practiced or existed for an extensive period, emphasizing its ancient origins.

Examples:

Noun:

1. In this land, the tribal customs have been followed since time immemorial.
2. The origins of this festival can be traced back to time immemorial.

Adverb:

1. The local villagers have been fishing in this lake time immemorial.
2. These traditions have been passed down time immemorial.

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