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Proverbial Meaning: Laws differ from place to place, and may not be the same as where you came from.


Literal Origins:
Every law has its origins in customs, so as customs differ from place to place, from country to country, so do the laws.


Common Usage:
This proverb is practically unheard of.

 
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