| 释义 |
cus·tom·ary
I. \ˈkəstəˌmerē, -ri\ adjective
Etymology: Medieval Latin customarius, from Old French costumier, from Late Latin consuetudinarius, from Latin consuetudin-, consuetudo habit + -arius -ary — more at custom
1. law
a. : liable or subject to, or holding by payment of, customs or dues
< customary tenure >
< customary lands >
: fixed by custom
< customary rent >
b. : holding or held by or owing validity as law to custom
< customary tenants >
< customary services >
2. : agreeing with custom : established by custom : commonly practiced, used, or observed : familiar through long use or acquaintance
< events that are familiar and customary are those we are least likely to reflect upon — John Dewey >
< incensed at a refusal of customary marks of courtesy — W.R.Inge >
3. of a verb form or aspect : expressing habitual action
Synonyms: see usual
II. noun
(-es)
Etymology: Medieval Latin, customarium, from neuter of customarius, adjective
1. : a book or body of customary laws (as of a manor or district)
2. : consuetudinary
3. : the customary aspect of a verb : a customary form of a verb |