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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