Sitte
/ˈsɪtə/
Definitions
- (n.) A customary social rule or practice recognized and followed within a community, often influencing legal norms.
The court considered the local sitte when interpreting the contractual obligations.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, sitte refers to socially established customs that may have binding force, often forming the basis for laws or judicial decisions.
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