USANCE


Meaning of USANCE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' yü-z ə n(t)s

Function: noun

Date: 14th century

1 : USAGE 1A

2 : USE , EMPLOYMENT

3 a obsolete : USURY b : INTEREST

4 : the time allowed by custom for payment of a bill of exchange in foreign commerce

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