Usance
WordNet
noun
(1) Accepted or habitual practice
(2) (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
"The consumption of energy has increased steadily"
(3) The period of time permitted by commercial usage for the payment of a bill of exchange (especially a foreign bill of exchange)
WiktionaryText
Noun
- The length of time permitted for the payment of a bill of exchange.
- Use.
- Customary or habitual usage.
- The interest payed on a borrowed sum.