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A usage or practice of the people, which, by common adoption and acquiescence, aud by long and unvarying habit, has become compulsory, and has acquired the force of a law with respect to the place or subject matter to which it relates. Adams v. Insurance Co., 95 Pa. 355. 40 Am. Rep. 662; Lindsay v. Cusimano (C. C.) 12 Fed. 504 ; Strother v. Lucas, 12 Pet. 445. 9 L. Ed. 1137; … [Read more...] about CUSTOM

Sax. Known, knowing, Uncuth, unknown. See COUTHUTLAUGH, UNCUTH. … [Read more...] about CUTH, COUTH

The practice that was in place and customary for a period of time that is for such length that it has the effect of law. … [Read more...] about CUSTOM AND USAGE

lex mercatoria. A system of customs acknowledged and taken notice of by all nations, and are, therefore, a part of the general law of the land. … [Read more...] about CUSTOM OF MERCHANTS

According to custom or usage; founded on, or growing out of, or dependent on, a custom, {q. v.) Customary Court-Baron. See COURT BARON. Customary estates. Estates which owe their origin and existence to the custom of the manor in which they are held. 2 Bl. Comm. 149. Customary freehold. In English law. A variety of copyhold estate, the evidences of the title to which are to be … [Read more...] about CUSTOMARY