customary

 
Pronunciation: /ˈkʌstəm(ə)ri/

adjective

  • according to the customs or usual practices associated with a particular society, place, or set of circumstances: it is customary to mark an occasion like this with a toast
  • [attributive] according to a person’s habitual practice: I put the kettle on for our customary cup of coffee
  • Law established by or based on custom rather than common law or statute.
  • (in South Africa) relating to black African traditional custom or law.

noun (plural customaries)

historical

Origin:

late Middle English (as a noun): from medieval Latin custumarius, from custuma, from Anglo-Norman French custume (see custom)