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: a binding custom or practice of a community : a rule of conduct or action prescribed (see prescribe sense 1a) or formally recognized as binding or enforced by a controlling authority. (2) : the whole body of such customs, practices, or rules. The courts exist to uphold, interpret, and apply the law.
Apr 29, 2024
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