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usance

noun

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

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Word length
6
Starts with
U
Ends with
E
Contains
SA
Scrabble score
8

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noun

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

noun

  1. (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing

    “The consumption of energy has increased steadily”

noun

  1. Accepted or habitual practice

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The consumption of energy has increased steadily

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Synonyms

useconsumptioneconomic consumptionuse of goods and servicesusagecustom

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