Associations to the word «Usance»

Wiktionary

USANCE, noun. The length of time permitted for the payment of a bill of exchange.
USANCE, noun. Use.
USANCE, noun. Customary or habitual usage.
USANCE, noun. The interest payed on a borrowed sum, usury.

Dictionary definition

USANCE, noun. The period of time permitted by commercial usage for the payment of a bill of exchange (especially a foreign bill of exchange).
USANCE, noun. (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing; "the consumption of energy has increased steadily".
USANCE, noun. Accepted or habitual practice.

Wise words

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