usanza

Definitions of usanza
  1. noun
    accepted or habitual practice
    synonyms: costumbre, uso
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    americanismo
    a custom that is peculiar to the United States or its citizens
    britanismo
    a custom that is peculiar to England or its citizens
    germanismo
    a custom that is peculiar to Germany or its citizens
    hábito
    (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
    rito, ritual
    any customary observance or practice
    ritual
    stereotyped behavior
    compromiso
    the act of becoming betrothed or engaged
    boda, casamiento, himeneo
    the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony
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    práctica
    a customary way of operation or behavior
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