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consuetude

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒnswɪtjuːd/

Definition of consuetude

noun

chiefly Scottish
  • a custom, especially one having legal force.

Derivatives

consuetudinary

Pronunciation: /-ˈtjuːdɪn(ə)ri/

adjective

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin consuetudo (see custom)

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