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praxe

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ˈpɾaʃɨ/pra·xe

Definition

1

Custom, usage, or habit established and followed by a community or group; routine, habitual procedure. In the Portuguese academic context, it specifically refers to the initiation rituals for new students.

Usage examples

“It is common practice in this company to hold a meeting on Mondays.”
“Academic praxis is a controversial tradition in many Portuguese universities.”

Common combinations

academic praxiscommon practicejudicial practiceaccording to common practice