n.
- a traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a particular society, place, or time.
▸Law established usage having the force of law or right.
- Brit. regular dealings with a shop or business by customers.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. coustume, based on L. consuetudo, from consuetus, past part. of consuescere ‘accustom’.
