usance English

Meaning usance meaning

What does usance mean?

usance

— noun the period of time permitted by commercial usage for the payment of a bill of exchange (especially a foreign bill of exchange)

— noun (= consumption) (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing the consumption of energy has increased steadily

— noun (= custom) accepted or habitual practice

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usance English » English

use

usage

custom

consumption

use of goods and services

practice

economic consumption

wearing

utilization

utilisation

term of payment

ritual

rite

interest

institution

habit

expiry

expenditure

exercise

employment

deferred payment

customs

credit

convention

burnup

abrasion