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NeCede's

Maxim 11.4.3

That which is so persistently repeated as to constitute virtually an unbroken series is continuous.

Quod perseveranter repetitur, ut seriem ininterruptam constituat, continuum est.

Source: Ingraham v. Hough, 46 N.C. 43; Black's Law Dictionary, 4th ed., 260; Weisman, 23c Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable

Explanation

Continuous use is proven not by absolute permanence, but by a pattern of repetition so consistent that it admits no meaningful break.

Where this applies

  • The practice has been repeated so consistently it forms an unbroken chain.
  • Continuous use doesn't require absolute permanence — just consistent repetition.
  • A pattern of use so regular that it admits no meaningful break counts as continuous.

Legal domains

proceduralproperty

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 11.4.3 — That which is so persistently repeated as to constitute virtually an unbroken series is continuous. — Ingraham v. Hough, 46 N.C. 43; Black's Law Dictionary, 4th ed., 260; Weisman, 23c (Quod perseveranter repetitur, ut seriem ininterruptam constituat, continuum est.)

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