customary law

Women, under customary law, also have no rights of inheritance.

Further development of customary law had been halted by the late 16th century.

Customary law is similar in this and many other respects throughout the world.

Most village rights embodied in customary law were, so to speak, negative.

It is done through the customary law of the Reangs.

It's taken over by the husband's family, which is within customary law, and then they are left destitute.

At present it is reduced to 3 years; however, very few practice this customary law presently.

Their access to land for farming was governed by customary law.

Its laws are written and the application of customary law is exceptional.

However, many Muslims dealt with such matters in terms of customary law.

The lord was required to conduct himself in accordance with local customary law.

Family issues had previously been decided by customary law, so it is considered an improvement on past affairs.

Local and customary laws may take precedence in certain matters, as well.

Many principles of diplomatic immunity are now considered to be customary law.

Customary law is the default except when it conflicts with the constitution.

The spontaneous development of customary law would continue to be hampered if this were to happen.

Likewise, the Cape met customary law with a policy of assimilation.

In the Scandinavian countries customary law continues to exist and has great influence.

It's also asserted that the crime of genocide is covered under international customary law.

He had to know how to assess the political situation and the customary laws in order to successfully conduct his business.

Their customary laws related to marriage practices have been institutionalized by the church.

These are drafted to include any international treaty obligations and the customary laws of war.

Many violations of treaty or customary law obligations are overlooked.

This work quickly became the main reference on Fang tribal customary law.

The primary sources of international environmental law are conventions and customary law.