Tradition
From the online Merriam-Webster dictionary: Pronunciation: \trə-ˈdi-shən\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English tradicioun, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French tradicion, from Latin tradition-, traditio action of handing over, tradition — more at treason Date: 14th century 1 a : an inherited, established, or customary pattern of thought, action, or behavior (as a religious practice [...]