Customary in a sentence

Customary authority The Kanak society has several layers of customary authority, from the 4,000-5,000 family-based clans to the eight customary areas (aires coutumières) that make up the territory.

The Arrangement Agreement includes customary representations and warranties for a transaction of this nature as well as customary interim period covenants regarding the operation of the Companies' respective businesses.

The new customary land law, assented to on February 6 2017, makes it illegal for chiefs to distribute customary land and instead empowers district land registries and committees, which are not yet in place, to administer land.

The Customary Senate is composed of 16 members appointed by each traditional council, with two representatives per each customary area.

The tribes are further grouped into 57 customary chiefdoms (chefferies), each headed by a head chief, and forming the administrative subdivisions of the customary areas.

According to studies, the lack of formal judicial infrastructure throughout South Sudan has led to many criminal cases being brought before customary courts that are supposed to be subordinate and answerable to the formal, statutory courts.

Additionally, there is no guarantee that the proposed spinoff (which is subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions) will be completed.

A fan-favourite amongst Carlisle's pub-goers, this local branch of JD Wetherspoons will be showing the weekend's big fixture and promises to provide its usual customary cheap and cheerful atmosphere.

Akin said the initiative aligned with existing procurement laws, adding that it was a customary practice in previous assemblies.

Among the customary crowd of people at the foot of Flaco's perch in the park last week, several remarked that he had grown 'much bigger' - noting the irony of his name which means 'skinny' in Spanish.

And the fun did not stop after the final whistle when it came time for the customary handshake between the two managers.

As is customary, the signaled the end of their preparations with a robust press conference — 40 minutes of sound and fury, signifying nothing.

As suggested in the scripture, it’s customary to gift two portions of food to at least one person and give gifts of money to at least two people in need.

Both the Sydney Morning Herald and The Daily Telegraph reported the customary post-series drinks did not happen.

But Hurley pushes beyond the customary “made-ness” of his abstractions by adding elements that produce a found, functional vibe.

But Miller is still worried, not only for his business but also for the many residents of Lolo and the surrounding area who don’t necessarily use customary access points.

Dinner parties were never part of my upbringing, but I know it’s customary to bring a hostess gift, like wine.

Earlier, Kohli also got involved in a verbal spat with LSG fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq during the customary handshake after the game.

Finally, as is customary, the Holy Father imparted his Blessing to all those participating in the commemorative events.

Five countries – Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Madagascar, and Namibia – set the minimum age as 18, but allow exceptions for customary and religious marriages and for marriage with consent from judicial or other government officials.