Which condition most strongly supports the recognition of a practice as legal custom?
Correct answer: B. A long and consistent practice accepted as obligatory
- A. A recent practice followed by one official
- B. A long and consistent practice accepted as obligatory
- C. A secret practice accepted by a small group
- D. A practice followed only during emergencies
Explanation
Legal custom normally requires continuous and consistent observance together with acceptance that the practice is obligatory. Mere repetition, secrecy or temporary official conduct is not normally sufficient to create a legal custom.
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