customs

/ˈkʌstəmz/ · noun

Meaning

(in the plural) The duties or taxes imposed on imported or exported goods.
(in the singular) The government department or agency that is authorised to collect the taxes imposed on imported goods.
Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving.
Traditional beliefs or rituals
Habitual buying of goods; practice of frequenting, as a shop, factory, etc., for making purchases or giving orders; business support.
Long-established practice, considered as unwritten law, and resting for authority on long consent; usage. See Usage, and Prescription.
Familiar acquaintance; familiarity.
Toll, tax, or tribute.
To make familiar; to accustom.
To supply with customers.
To pay the customs of.
To have a custom.

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