customary actions
[/ˈkʌstəmerɪ ˈækʃənz/]
noun phrasepl: customary actions
ações costumeiras
1. Actions or behaviors that are traditionally practiced and socially accepted within a community or culture; habitual practices established by long use
In many cultures, customary actions such as greeting elders with respect are considered essential to social etiquette.
Em muitas culturas, ações costumeiras como saudar os idosos com respeito são consideradas essenciais à etiqueta social.
2. Legal term referring to practices based on long-established tradition rather than written law
Customary actions in indigenous communities are often recognized by modern legal systems.
Ações costumeiras em comunidades indígenas frequentemente são reconhecidas pelos sistemas legais modernos.
3. Routine or habitual behaviors that have become normalized through repetition
The customary actions of the morning ritual provided comfort and structure to her day.
As ações costumeiras do ritual matinal proporcionavam conforto e estrutura ao seu dia.
In Brazilian culture, customary actions related to family gatherings, religious observances, and social hierarchies are deeply valued. The concept is particularly important in legal contexts involving indigenous peoples' rights and traditional knowledge. In the United States, customary actions often relate to common law traditions and are frequently referenced in legal disputes where established practice supersedes written regulation.
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