common practice; convention; legal custom
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
customary practice; convention; established usage
formalRefers to unwritten rules or standard procedures widely accepted and followed over time.
According to company practice, year-end bonuses are issued at the end of each year.
This country has the custom of visiting elders during the New Year.
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He is brave enough to break convention and propose innovative solutions.
Following established practices can sometimes hinder progress.
noun
legal custom; judicial precedent
technicalA specialized legal term referring to practices or precedents that are followed in the absence of specific statutory law.
In the absence of clear legal statutes, judges sometimes rule based on international custom.
In commercial arbitration, industry custom is an important point of reference.
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That case established the legal custom of allowing citizens reasonable self-defense.