In fact, that is precisely the historical meaning of due process. Ever since antiquity, every society has had some concept of it. That's because the notion of due process varies from society to society. The basic idea remains constant, but how much a person feels rightly entitled to depends on the historical and cultural context in which they live.
Due process is tied to custom , which can vary even among regions or localities within a nation.
Customs are the regular habits and non-religious rituals of a local people. The extent of due process among the customs of a people is the hallmark of a civilized or decent society. Due process generally refers to the regularity, fairness, equality, and degree of justice in both procedures and outcomes. The ancient Egyptians, for example, required judges to hear at least both sides of a case. Even the ancient Chinese had some minimal procedures for notice and hearing when people were charged with something.