customary practice

Frequency: 7.09.8 per million words

a way of behaving that is traditional and generally accepted in a particular society or group.

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  • In many cultures, it is a customary practice to bow as a sign of respect.
  • The customary practice of exchanging gifts during the holidays brings families together.
  • Departing from customary practice without good reason can lead to legal challenges.
  • Is it still a customary practice for the groom's family to pay for the wedding?
  • Although it was a customary practice, the new generation began to question its relevance.
  • He followed the customary practice of visiting his elders on New Year's Day.
  • In the medical field, seeking a second opinion is a customary practice for serious diagnoses.
  • Tipping is not a customary practice in Japan, unlike in the United States.
  • For centuries, it had been the customary practice to arrange marriages within the community.
  • The company abandoned the customary practice of annual performance reviews in favor of continuous feedback.