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not which is purely customary for the business.

English translation: \"not which\" refers to the meaning of \"customary\"

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English term or phrase:	not which is purely customary for the business.
English translation:	\"not which\" refers to the meaning of \"customary\"
Entered by:	Darko Kolega

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19:39 May 25, 2011

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English term or phrase: not which is purely customary for the business.

In this context, customary means it is a cultural norm in the country concerned, or for the type of event being held, for a spouse, partner or family member to attend, not which is purely customary for the business.

last part of sentence I cannot fully understand...please help!

Darko Kolega KudoZ activity Questions: 2049 (14 open) (2 without valid answers) (80 closed without grading) Answers: 399 Croatia
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"not which" refers to the meaning of "customary"

Explanation:
They explain the meaning of the word "customary" (a cultural norm, etc.) that they use in this context, and state clearly that by customary they do not mean purely customary for the business.

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Jive
Local time: 04:06

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"not which" refers to the meaning of "customary"

Jive

it is not usual for this to happen (in this area of business)

airmailrpl

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peer agreement (net): +4

"not which" refers to the meaning of "customary"

Jive
Local time: 04:06
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Russian,

English
PRO pts in category: 4

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Asker: thanks!

20 mins confidence:

it is not usual for this to happen (in this area of business)

Explanation:
not which is purely customary for the business
=> it is not usual for this to happen (in this area of business)

airmailrpl
Brazil
Local time: 23:06
Native speaker of:

English,

Portuguese
PRO pts in category: 44

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Asker: thanks!

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