customs

(in the plural) The duties or taxes imposed on imported or exported goods.

“Customs of £200 were due on all the wine we took back from France.”

(in the singular) The government department or agency that is authorised to collect the taxes imposed on imported goods.

“Customs has pulled us over on our way for an inspection.”

Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving.

Traditional beliefs or rituals

“The Ancient Egyptian culture had many distinctive and interesting beliefs and customs.”

Habitual buying of goods; practice of frequenting, as a shop, factory, etc., for making purchases or giving orders; business support.

Long-established practice, considered as unwritten law, and resting for authority on long consent; usage. See Usage, and Prescription.

Familiar acquaintance; familiarity.

Toll, tax, or tribute.

To make familiar; to accustom.

To supply with customers.

To pay the customs of.

To have a custom.