International Law Concepts

noun a custom or tradition

adjective relating to a custom or tradition

• It is customary to shake hands when meeting someone for the first time.
• It's customary to bring a gift to the party.
• It's just customary to give a high-five after a job well done.
• In this culture, it is customary to bow as a sign of respect.

verb inflicting severe pain or suffering on someone deliberately

• The suspect was charged with torturing animals, a serious crime under the law.
• I heard that he was torturing his little brother by tickling him non-stop.
• Stop torturing me with your bad jokes!
• The constant noise from the construction site was torturing my ears.