USANCE


Meaning of USANCE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈyü-z ə n(t)s ]

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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