5.4 Adat structures
Adat is another self-governing entity. It can be either integrated into, or separated from, desa. The term 'adat' can be translated as 'custom' or something stronger i.e. 'rule' and 'institution' (KBBI 2008). Therefore, 'masyarakat adat' could be translated as 'customary community' or 'self-governing community