Conventionalities

Conventionalities
Conventionality Con*ven`tion*al"i*ty, n.; pl. {Conventionalities}. The state of being conventional; adherence to social formalities or usages; that which is established by conventional use; one of the customary usages of social life. [1913 Webster]

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