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tradition

Definition for tradition

noun as in established practice

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“And it is causing irreparable harm to California, our Nation’s democratic traditions, and the rule of law.”

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But the Roman emperor was the first to break with tradition and distribute them to ensure his subjects understood that he possessed absolute power and, not incidentally, controlled the empire’s money supply.

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“This historical tradition boils down to a simple proposition,” she added: “This is a nation of Constitutional law, not martial law.”

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Carmakers have a long tradition of using so-called "just-in-time delivery", where parts are not held in stock but delivered from suppliers exactly where and when they are needed.

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"Our essence is in our designs, in our products and we mustn't let that go. When we lose our customs and traditions, we are left with nothing."

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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