The term 'custom' can refer to a variety of things, including forms, laws, vogues, rules, fads, duties, methods, formalities, fashions, taxes, uses, ways, made, modes, norms, rotes, wonts, habits, usages, manners, practices, traditions, tailor-mades, and made-to-orders. A FORM is a document that contains information or instructions, while a LAW is a set of rules that must be followed. A VOGUE is a popular style or FASHION, and a RULE is an established principle or regulation. A FAD is a short-lived trend, and a DUTY is an obligation or responsibility. A METHOD is a WAY of doing something, and a FORMALITY is a requirement or procedure that must be followed. FASHION is the prevailing style or custom, and a TAX is a compulsory payment to the government. USE is the act of employing something, and a WAY is a means of achieving something. Made is the past tense of make, and a MODE is a particular WAY of doing something. A NORM is a standard or pattern, and a ROTE is a memorized procedure. WONT is an established custom, and a HABIT is a settled or regular tendency. USAGE is the act of using something, and a MANNER is a WAY of behaving. A PRACTICE is a customary action or procedure, and a TRADITION is a belief or custom that is passed down from generation to generation. Tailor-made is something that is made to fit a particular person or purpose, and made-to-order is something that is made according to a customer's specifications.