CUSTOMARY


Meaning of CUSTOMARY in English

I. ˈkəstəˌmerē, -ri adjective

Etymology: Medieval Latin customarius, from Old French costumier, from Late Latin consuetudinarius, from Latin consuetudin-, consuetudo habit + -arius -ary — more at custom

1. law

a. : liable or subject to, or holding by payment of, customs or dues

customary tenure

customary lands

: fixed by custom

customary rent

b. : holding or held by or owing validity as law to custom

customary tenants

customary services

2. : agreeing with custom : established by custom : commonly practiced, used, or observed : familiar through long use or acquaintance

events that are familiar and customary are those we are least likely to reflect upon — John Dewey

incensed at a refusal of customary marks of courtesy — W.R.Inge

3. of a verb form or aspect : expressing habitual action

Synonyms: see usual

II. noun

( -es )

Etymology: Medieval Latin, customarium, from neuter of customarius, adjective

1. : a book or body of customary laws (as of a manor or district)

2. : consuetudinary

3. : the customary aspect of a verb : a customary form of a verb

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