1. plural of customary; written records or collections of the customs, laws, and practices of a particular place, community, or institution
Usage: often historical or legal context; typically refers to formal documentation of traditional practices
2. plural of customary; books or documents that record the established rules and observances of a religious community or institution
Usage: ecclesiastical or monastic context; archaic

Examples

• Medieval customaries preserved the legal traditions of English villages.
• The monastery's customaries detailed the daily schedule and prayers for the monks.
• Historians study old customaries to understand how communities governed themselves.
• The customaries of the guild outlined the rules for apprenticeship and membership.
• These customaries represent centuries of accumulated local practice and law.