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consuetude

/ˈkɒn.swɪ.tjuːd/

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noun

/ˈkɒn.swɪ.tjuːd/C2formalobsolete
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее обычай или практику, которые приобрели силу закона.

A noun referring to a custom or usage that has acquired the force of law.

  1. Custom with legal forceC2formalbritishlegal

    A long-established custom or usage that has acquired the force of law within a particular community or jurisdiction.

    ruОбычай с юридической силой

    • The consuetude of the manor dictated inheritance rights.
    • In some regions, consuetude governs fishing rights in local waters.
    • The court recognized the consuetude as binding precedent.

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