custome

Noun

custom (countable and uncountable, plural customs)

1. Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving.
   • Much forbidden by elder custom is accepted today.
2. (dated outside UK) Habitual buying of goods from one same vendor.
   • Thank you for your custom.
   1. (collective, dated outside UK) The habitual patrons (i.e. customers) of a business; business support.
3. Long-established practice, considered as unwritten law, and resting for authority on long consent. Compare prescription.
   • The distinction between custom and usage it that usage is a fact and custom is a law. There can be usage without custom, but not custom without usage.1888, Francis Wharton, A Commentary on the Law of Evidence in Civil Issues, 3rd edition, volume 2, page 188

   Synonyms:

   usage

4. Traditional beliefs or rituals.
   • The Ancient Egyptian culture had many distinctive and interesting beliefs and customs; one custom was the mummification of the dead.
5. A custom (made-to-order) piece of art, etc.
   • The rest of the necklace holders finally came in! If you bought a custom from me thank you so much for your patience! I’m gonna try my best to crank them out as fast as possible2019 May 31, Abella Art & Design, tweet

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