usance

noun

accepted or habitual practice

(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing

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

Roots

utius- · Latin · to use antia-ance · Latin · state/quality of

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