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consuetude

Meaning of "consuetude" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CONSUETUDE

From Latin consuētūdō, from consuēscere to accustom, from con- + suēscere to be wont.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF CONSUETUDE

ˈkɒnswɪˌtjuːd


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CONSUETUDE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Consuetude is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CONSUETUDE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of consuetude in the English dictionary

The definition of consuetude in the dictionary is an established custom or usage, esp one having legal force.



WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CONSUETUDE

altitude · amplitude · aptitude · attitude · certitude · exactitude · finitude · fortitude · gratitude · habitude · incertitude · latitude · longitude · magnitude · multitude · negritude · plenitude · servitude · solitude · verisimilitude

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CONSUETUDE

consubsist · consubstantial · consubstantiality · consubstantially · consubstantiate · consubstantiation · consuetudinary · consul · consul general · consulage · consular · consular agent · consulate · consulate general · consuls general · consulship · consult · consulta · consultable · consultancy

WORDS THAT END LIKE CONSUETUDE

absolute magnitude · assuetude · desuetude · disquietude · hebetude · inaptitude · ineptitude · inexactitude · infinitude · inquietude · line of latitude · mansuetude · order of magnitude · parallel of latitude · quietude · show-me attitude · similitude · the multitude · vicissitude · visual magnitude

Synonyms and antonyms of consuetude in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «consuetude» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CONSUETUDE

Find out the translation of consuetude to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of consuetude from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «consuetude» in English.
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惯例接轨
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

consuetude
570 millions of speakers
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consuetude
510 millions of speakers
hi

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consuetude
380 millions of speakers
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consuetude
280 millions of speakers
ru

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обычаю
278 millions of speakers
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consuetude
270 millions of speakers
bn

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ঘনিষ্ঠতা
260 millions of speakers
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consuetude
220 millions of speakers
ms

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Konsuetude
190 millions of speakers
de

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consuetude
180 millions of speakers
ja

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不文律
130 millions of speakers
ko

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consuetude
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Consuetude
85 millions of speakers
vi

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tục lệ
80 millions of speakers
ta

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consuetude
75 millions of speakers
mr

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कंसोल
75 millions of speakers
tr

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alışkanlık
70 millions of speakers
it

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consuetudine
65 millions of speakers
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consuetude
50 millions of speakers
uk

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звичаєм
40 millions of speakers
ro

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consuetude
30 millions of speakers
el

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consuetude
15 millions of speakers
af

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gewoonterecht
14 millions of speakers
sv

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consuetude
10 millions of speakers
no

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consuetude
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of consuetude

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CONSUETUDE»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about consuetude

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CONSUETUDE»

Discover the use of consuetude in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to consuetude and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Middle English Dictionary: C.5
205: Per shal-be. . iij men in a place consuette within the said cite; and ther. .thai shall chose. . oone Mastur for the yer folowyng. consuetude n. [L & OF] l. A traditional practice (of a nation, a group), a custom or tradition; of ~, according to ...
Hans Kurath, 1960
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The decisions of the Court of Session: from its first ...
July 9. Einlason against The Laird of Keir, In actioun of removing, gif ony temporal man's tenent alledge he sould not be removit, because it is the consuetude within the landis and baronie quhair he dwellis, that, the takisman beand deceist, his ...
Scotland. Court of Session, William Maxwell Morison, 1811
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Decisions of the Court of Session: from November 1825 to ...
If, then, there is such a principle that we are entitled to be regulated by consuetude, I think that is the rule that should guide us in this case — I say consuetude, not prescription ; for I do not think prescription will do. How do the facts stand here ?
Scotland. Court of Session, F. Somerville, J. Tawse, 1830
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The Journal of Jurisprudence
The utilitarian school of jurisprudence must thus look to consuetude as giving the true principles from which alone the science is to be constructed. But before we can admit consuetude to be sufficient, we must be satisfied that experience ...
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The Journal of Jurisprudence
The utilitarian school of jurisprudence must thus look to consuetude as giving the true principles from which alone the science is to be constructed. But before we can admit consuetude to be sufficient, we must be satisfied that experience ...
Hugh Barclay, Scotland. Courts, I. S. H. Laidlaw, 1871
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Handbook of Literary Rhetoric: A Foundation for Literary Study
Inst. 8.3.23) have grown out oí consuetude, they give elocutio that touch which one admires on old paintings: Quint. Inst. 8.3.25 aspergunt illam, quae etiam in picturis est gratissima, vetustatis inimitabilem arli auctorilatem. The contrast ...
Heinrich Lausberg, David E. Orton, R. Dean Anderson, 1998
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Daybreak: The Dawning Within
Consuetude's. Habits. The habit of kind gentleness A benison of those Who know congenial consuetude? And go a little slow They think about the softer word With subtle gestures touch Those stings in hearts waiting love That love we need so ...
S. Scott, 2008
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Civil Justice in Renaissance Scotland: The Origins of a ...
There was imprecision up to a point, of course, since it was for the Lords to make a determination on any particular matter what the “consuetude” was, and sometimes the custom in question could not be clearly ascertained.60 However, when it ...
Andrew Mark Godfrey, 2009
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The Law's Delay: Essays on Undue Delay in Civil Litigation
In March 1531 an allegation that a party had not been summoned with twenty- one days' notice was said not to be 'conform to the practik and consuetude of the realm'.31 In January 1534 there was an allegation that the Lords had proceeded  ...
C. H. van Rhee, 2004
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Digest of Cases Decided in the Courts of Session, Teinds, ...
Trade—. Tenant*—. Servants. CONSUETUDE. Jurisd.—. Parishes—. Servit. 147. CONTEMPT OF COURT. See p. 8, $ 26, Administration of Justice. CONTRACT. See Obligations. CORPORATION. See p, 99, § 66, Burgh—Exclusive Privilege.
Patrick Shaw, 1834

2 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CONSUETUDE»

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Masterpieces of Chinese Painting 700-1900, V&A / Shunga: Sex …
It seems very much a middle- and upper-class consuetude — there are no examples of the lowest class of prostitute, the woman with a rolled ... «Evening Standard, Oct 13»
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Spelling Bee Winner: It Was "Really Amazing"
A consuetude is an established custom, while a phillumenist is a matchbook collector. © 2010 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. «CBS News, Jun 10»
REFERENCE
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