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an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing
- the town tradition of having the oldest resident ride at the head of the parade
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the body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place
- according to tradition, this field was the site of a skirmish between the first settlers and the Native Americans living in the area
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The first known use of tradition was in the 14th century
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