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Usance

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The length of time permitted for the payment of a bill of exchange. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    accepted or habitual practice wordnet
  3. 3
    Use. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing wordnet
  5. 5
    Customary or habitual usage. countable, uncountable
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  1. 6
    the period of time permitted by commercial usage for the payment of a bill of exchange (especially a foreign bill of exchange) wordnet
  2. 7
    The interest paid on a borrowed sum, usury. countable, uncountable

    "He lends out money gratis,and brings downe The rate of vſance here with vs in Venice."

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English usaunce, from Old French usance.

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