The phrase "a firm tradition" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a long-standing and established practice or custom that is strongly upheld within a group or community.
Example: "In our organization, we have a firm tradition of celebrating employee achievements every quarter."
Alternatives: "a strong tradition" or "a solid tradition".
It seems that there was a firm tradition of a split between the two men but an inexact memory of the details.
The reason Aznar had not yet been ousted, the author claims, was that Spain is an immature democracy and does not have a firm tradition of holding its rulers accountable.
"It is a firm tradition at the Department of Justice that the White House just has absolutely no involvement in criminal investigations or prosecutions, period". She added: "It seems like there are almost weekly efforts to try to get DOJ to open up a case on his former political rival. . . .
WITH western Europe's biggest Muslim population (some 6m) and a firm secular tradition, France has an unapologetic approach to religious minorities.
(Anderson) Arlo Guthrie's Annual Thanksgiving Concert (Saturday) This annual soiree hosted by Woody's son and assorted famous friends is a firm Carnegie tradition.
Countries like Czechoslovakia, with a firm democratic tradition, face fewer perils than others with a history of autocratic or dictatorial rule.
Listening to strangers getting hysterical about their Christmas party that I've personally ruined while screaming that they'll never order anything again with whatever fucking company I'm meant to be representing is a firm festive tradition as far as I'm concerned.
Along with a strong economic base and sustained economic growth, Mauritius has a firm democratic tradition, a welfare system and the appropriate legislative and policy framework for the protection and promotion of child rights.
"In Germany and France,'" Dugin asserts, "there is a firm anti-Atlanticist tradition" (369).
Hence, except in areas like China where there was a firm native political tradition, they never succeeded in organizing a durable state.
Mr. Lund, a guitarist, and Mr. Wolf, a vibraphonist, appear one after the other, bringing an abundance of technique, a firm foothold in tradition and a solid working band.
