general practice

noun

: a usual way of doing things
Their general practice in such cases is to offer a deal.

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The market has become larger as aspects of Pagan or New Age practices have seeped into more general practice and the number of Pagans has increased. Helen A. Berger, Fortune, 27 Feb. 2023 Junior doctors are qualified physicians that may have several years’ experience working in hospitals or general practice. Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2023

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“General practice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20practice. Accessed 24 Mar. 2023.

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