Dictionary Check: usance
"usance" is a valid word!
Scrabble
8
points
Words with Friends
11
points
Definition
noun
the period of time permitted by commercial usage for the payment of a bill of exchange (especially a foreign bill of exchange)
noun
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
Example:
"the consumption of energy has increased steadily"
noun
accepted or habitual practice
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