Sentence examples for customary laws from inspiring English sources

English, Islamic, and customary laws have been absorbed into the legal system.

The constitution could allow customary laws that contradict neither Islamic law nor the values of the constitution.

Soon after the acquisition the British guaranteed Kandyans their privileges and rights, as well as the preservation of customary laws, institutions, and religion.

Ideally, the polis was a corporation of citizens who all participated in its government, religious cults, defense, and economic welfare and who obeyed its sacred and customary laws.

Customary laws, administered by native, or customary, courts, are usually presided over by traditional rulers, who generally hear cases about family problems such as divorce.

Each tribe has a hierarchy of councils (at the village, range, and tribal levels) to deal with disputes involving breaches of customary laws and usages.

Adat, customary law of the indigenous peoples of Malaysia and Indonesia.

Some attempt was made to codify customary law.

Islamic and customary law also exist in the country.

She says diplomatic asylum is regulated by customary law.

Customary law – often favouring male inheritance rights – prevailed.