customary practice
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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.