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custom duties — See customs duties … Black's law dictionary
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custom — cus·tom n 1: a practice common to many or to a particular place or institution; esp: a long established practice that is generally recognized as having the force of law see also section 1983 compare usage 2 pl … Law dictionary
custom — [kus′təm] n. [ME < OFr costume < L consuetudo < consuescere, to accustom < com , intens. + suescere, to become accustomed < suere, to be accustomed, akin to suus, one s own: for IE base see SUICIDE] 1. a usual practice or habitual… … English World dictionary
Custom — Cus tom, n. [OF. coustume, F. coutume, tax, i. e., the usual tax. See 1st {Custom}.] 1. The customary toll, tax, or tribute. [1913 Webster] Render, therefore, to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom. Rom. xiii. 7 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
custom — /kus teuhm/, n. 1. a habitual practice; the usual way of acting in given circumstances. 2. habits or usages collectively; convention. 3. a practice so long established that it has the force of law. 4. such practices collectively. 5. Sociol. a… … Universalium
custom — cus•tom [[t]ˈkʌs təm[/t]] n. 1) a habitual practice; the usual way of acting in given circumstances 2) habits or usages collectively; convention 3) a practice so long established that it has the force of law 4) such practices collectively 5) +law … From formal English to slang
custom — /ˈkʌstəm / (say kustuhm) noun 1. a habitual practice; the usual way of acting in given circumstances. 2. habits or usages collectively; convention. 3. Law a. a rule peculiar to a particular locality, trade or profession, which may be recognised… …
Custom House, City of London — The Custom House, on the north bank of the Thames in the City of London was formerly in use for the collection of customs duties. It was in use for many centuries and rebuilt on a number of occasions. In 1379 a custom house was built at Wool… … Wikipedia
custom — n. 1 a the usual way of behaving or acting (a slave to custom). b a particular established way of behaving (our customs seem strange to foreigners). 2 Law established usage having the force of law. 3 business patronage; regular dealings or… … Useful english dictionary
