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customary

[ kuhs-tuh-mer-ee ]

adjective

  1. according to or depending on custom; usual; habitual.

    Synonyms: regular, common, conventional, accustomed, wonted

    Antonyms: uncommon

  2. of or established by custom rather than law.
  3. Law. defined by long-continued practices:

    the customary service due from land in a manor.



noun

plural customaries.
  1. a book or document containing the legal customs or customary laws of a locality.
  2. any body of such customs or laws.

customary

/ ˈkʌstəmərɪ; -təmrɪ /

adjective

  1. in accordance with custom or habitual practice; usual; habitual
  2. law
    1. founded upon long continued practices and usage rather than law
    2. (of land, esp a feudal estate) held by custom
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

    1. a statement in writing of customary laws and practices
    2. a body of such laws and customs
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈcustomariness, noun
  • ˈcustomarily, adverb
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Other Words From

  • cus·tom·ar·i·ly [kuhs, -t, uh, -mer-, uh, -lee, kuhs-t, uh, -, mair, -, uh, -lee], adverb
  • non·custom·ari·ly adverb
  • non·custom·ary adjective
  • un·custom·ari·ly adverb
  • un·custom·ary adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of customary1

First recorded in 1375–1425; 1515–25 for current senses; late Middle English, from Medieval Latin custumārius, customārius, equivalent to costum(i)a, “custom” (also in Vulgar Latin; custom ) + -ārius -ary
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Synonym Study

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Example Sentences

The week-long Gada ceremony, which ended on Sunday, sees the official transfer of power from one customary ruler to his successor - something that happens every eight years.

From BBC

We hand her the white roses she requested — “It’s customary” — and watch in whispers.

Last season, with just $2.5 million in cap space at the deadline, the Kings stood pat, then made their customary early exit from the postseason.

As is customary, the front rows were filled with fashionistas and celebrities, adding extra glamour to the event.

From BBC

But it’s a safe bet that most regulations that may be targeted by Trump or Musk won’t rise to the level of “major questions,” so they’ll be subject to the customary administrative standards.

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