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praxe

nounfeminine/ˈpɾaʃɨ/medium

pra·xe

Definition

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.
It is common practice in this company to hold a meeting on Mondays.
Academic praxis is a controversial tradition in many Portuguese universities.
Common collocations
academic praxiscommon practicejudicial practiceaccording to common practice

Etymology

Do latim 'praxis', do grego 'prâxis'.

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