overlevering

Definitions of overlevering
  1. noun
    accepted or habitual practice
    synonyms: gebruik, geplogenheid, gewoonte, mos, praktijk, traditie, usance, usantie, usus
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    germanisme
    a custom that is peculiar to Germany or its citizens
    genot, gewoonte
    (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
    ceremonie, rite, ritueel
    any customary observance or practice
    ritueel
    stereotyped behavior
    bruiloft, bruiloftsfeest, huwelijk, huwelijksfeest, huwelijkssluiting, huwelijksvoltrekking, trouwerij, trouwfeest, trouwpartij
    the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony
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    gebruik, geplogenheid, gewoonte, mos, praktijk, praxis, usance, usantie, usus
    a customary way of operation or behavior
  2. noun
    law based on customary behavior
    synonyms: gewoonterecht, traditie
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    gebruik, geplogenheid, gewoonte, mos, praktijk, praxis, usance, usantie, usus
    a customary way of operation or behavior
  3. noun
    brief description accompanying an illustration
    synonyms: legenda, legende, onderschrift, randschrift, randwerk, volksoverlevering
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    aftiteling, kampioenschap, titel, titelrol
    a general or descriptive heading for a section of a written work
  4. noun
    a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
    synonyms: fabel, legenda, legende, onderschrift, randschrift, randwerk, volksoverlevering
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    geschiedenis, historie, story, verhaal, vertelling
    a piece of fiction that narrates a chain of related events
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