the handing down of statements, beliefs, legends, customs, information, etc., from generation to generation, esp. by word of mouth or by practice

a story that has come down to us by popular tradition.

something that is handed down

the traditions of the Eskimos.

a long-established or inherited way of thinking or acting

The rebellious students wanted to break with tradition.

a continuing pattern of culture beliefs or practices.

a customary or characteristic method or manner

The winner took a victory lap in the usual track tradition.

Theology .

(among Jews) body of laws and doctrines, or any one of them, held to have been received from Moses and originally handed down orally from generation to generation.

(among Christians) a body of teachings, or any one of them, held to have been delivered by Christ and His apostles but not originally committed to writing.

(among Muslims) a hadith.

Law . an act of handing over something to another, esp. in a formal legal manner; delivery; transfer.

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