customary
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Customary rulers and selected groups were among the main target of the discussions - but no changes were made as a result.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2024
Customary international law permits all ships, including warships to conduct “innocent passage” through territorial seas.
From Washington Times • Nov. 29, 2022
“The position of the Indigenous people is clear: We reject the plan,” said Apolos Sroyer, chief of the Biak Customary Council, an assembly of clan chiefs.
From New York Times • Nov. 16, 2021
Well, to be fair, those anti-metric folks had at least one point in their favor: Customary measures make a lot more sense to us.
From Slate • Aug. 8, 2014
He was trying to boil them down, from Customary, Canon and Roman law, into a single code which he hoped to call the Civil one.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
Vocabulary lists containing customary
"The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak, Part Six
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Unit 2: Pivotal Words and Phrases
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"A Walk to the Jetty," Vocabulary from a novel excerpt
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
