The violation of a legal right is not effected by acquiescence.
Definition of Ab Assuetis Non Fit Injuria
Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
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Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd EditionFrom things to which one is accustomed (or in which there has been long acquiescence) no legal injury or wrong arises. If a person neglect to insist on his right, he is deemed to have abandoned it Amb. 645 ; 3 Brown, Ch. 639.