English dictionary

usance

/'/j//u/z/@/ns/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

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

noun.time

Source: WordNet 3.0
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing

noun.process

Synonyms consumption economic consumption use use of goods and services

Source: WordNet 3.0
accepted or habitual practice

noun.act

Synonyms custom usage

Source: WordNet 3.0
Use; usage; employment.

noun

Source: webster1913