Meaning of the word customs in English

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customs

US /ˈkʌs·təmz/

UK /ˈkʌs·təmz/

the official department that administers and collects the duties levied on imported goods

Example:

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We had to declare the goods at customs.

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The customs officer inspected our luggage.

Synonym:

duty tariff levy excise

a traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something specific to a particular society, place, or time

Example:

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It is the custom to exchange gifts during the holidays.

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Local customs vary greatly from region to region.

Synonym:

tradition practice convention ritual habit

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