Custom

/ˈkʌstəm/ noun

A usual way of behaving or doing something in a particular society, place, or group; a tradition or habit.

From Old French 'custume' or 'coutume', from Latin 'consuetudo' meaning 'habit or usage'. The idea moved from personal habits to shared social practices.

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