customary standards
[/ˈkʌstəˌmeri ˈstændərdz/]
noun phrasepl: customary standards
padrões consuetudinários
1. Established norms, practices, or expectations that have become accepted through long-standing tradition and common usage rather than through formal written rules
The customary standards of the industry require at least two weeks' notice for resignation.
Os padrões consuetudinários da indústria exigem pelo menos duas semanas de aviso prévio para demissão.
2. Traditional or conventional criteria by which something is judged or evaluated based on habitual practice
The wedding followed the customary standards of the region.
O casamento seguiu os padrões consuetudinários da região.
3. Socially accepted conventions or benchmarks that have evolved through repetitive use and cultural acceptance
Business etiquette often adheres to customary standards that vary by culture.
A etiqueta empresarial geralmente segue padrões consuetudinários que variam por cultura.
The term is frequently used in legal, business, and anthropological contexts in both American and Brazilian cultures. In Brazil, 'padrões consuetudinários' is particularly important in labor law and indigenous rights discussions. In the USA, the concept is crucial in common law traditions and business practices. The phrase emphasizes practices that have gained legitimacy through time and acceptance rather than formal documentation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
follow customary standards
adhere to customary standards
depart from customary standards
maintain customary standards
customary standards prevail
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