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Term: adat

Definition:

adat (noun): a set of customary laws or traditional practices in certain Southeast Asian societies.

adat (adjective): relating to or following traditional customs or practices in certain Southeast Asian societies.

Sense:

Sense 1: Customary Laws

Sense 2: Traditional Practices

Usage:

Usage 1 (Noun): The village chief based his decision on adat, respecting the customs of the community.

Usage 2 (Adjective): The ceremony was performed in an adat manner, upholding the traditional rituals.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. The adat of the tribe governed matters related to inheritances.
2. She was respectful of the adat and followed the rules meticulously.

Adjective:

1. The adat practices have been passed down from generation to generation.
2. He participated actively in the adat ceremonies, showing his dedication to the community.

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