Customary practice is a term used to describe a set of behaviors or activities that are regularly done in a particular culture or society. USAGE, HABIT, USE, and RITE are all words that can be used to describe customary practices. USAGE refers to the frequency of an action or behavior, while HABIT is a behavior that is repeated often and has become almost automatic. USE is the act of employing something for a specific purpose, and RITE is a formal or ceremonial act that is performed in a certain way.