customary
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But there is not a clear understanding of what constitutes a customary level of service.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
It said the release was taking place "in the context of the religious celebrations of Holy Week, which is a customary practice in our criminal justice system".
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Although Iran has never ratified the convention, "the transit passage regime is widely regarded as part of customary international law," Marco Roscini, international law professor at Westminster Law School, told AFP.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
People who are employed can’t assume the customary pay bump is coming this year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
It was customary for those who completed a profitable sponge-diving expedition to spend weeks, even months, celebrating their success.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
Vocabulary lists containing customary
"The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak, Part Six
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