The Cambridge History of India, Vol. I: Ancient India v1.c23.12
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¹ *Dharma* means 'law' only as law is an expression of right, duty, etc. It is based upon revelation and custom, the first perfunctorily, the second actually. Local usage is the basis of law and may overrule laws made without regard to custom.