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Plural
customs
1
a way of behaving or of doing something that is widely accepted in a society or among a specific group of people
- It is a custom in Japan to take off your shoes before entering a house.
- Shaking hands when meeting someone is a common custom in many countries.
- The custom of celebrating New Year's Eve with fireworks is widespread.
- In their culture, it is a custom to bow as a sign of respect.
- The custom of having afternoon tea is still popular in some parts of the UK.
3
habitual patronage
4
equipped or prepared with necessary intellectual resources
5
money collected under a tariff
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