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Spanish customs

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plural noun

  1. Also called: old Spanish customs.   old Spanish practicesinformal irregular practices among a group of workers to gain increased financial allowances, reduced working hours, etc

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Riders said they appealed to Spanish customs officials that, as it was a charity event, but were unable to reach a resolution.

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2022

The Spanish customs authority has been approached for comment.

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2022

The top five slots belonged to Colombia, Venezuela, Portugal, Ecuador and Chile, according to data provided to Reuters last year by Spanish customs.

From Reuters • Mar. 12, 2020

Just inside Gibraltar, within sight of Spanish customs agents, stands a small kiosk where a harried sales clerk sells cigarette cartons to a perpetual line of customers, many of whom stop there every day.

From Reuters • Aug. 18, 2013

Since the death of Alfonso XII., many of the purely Spanish customs of the Court have been modified or discontinued.

From Spanish Life in Town and Country by Dawson, William Harbutt

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