usance

/ˈjuzəns/

Other forms: usances

Definitions of usance

1. noun

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

   period, period of time, time period

   an amount of time
2. noun

   accepted or habitual practice
   synonyms: custom, usage

   types:

   Americanism

   a custom that is peculiar to the United States or its citizens

   Anglicism, Britishism

   a custom that is peculiar to England or its citizens

   consuetude

   a custom or usage that has acquired the force of law

   couvade

   a tradition in some cultures where a father whose baby is being born acts like he is also in labor

   Germanism

   a custom that is peculiar to Germany or its citizens

   habit, use

   (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition

   hijab

   the custom in some Islamic societies of women dressing modestly outside the home

   rite, ritual

   any customary observance or practice

   ritual

   stereotyped behavior

   second nature

   acquired behavior that is practiced so long it seems innate

   betrothal, espousal

   the act of becoming betrothed or engaged

   marriage, marriage ceremony, wedding

   the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony

   rite of passage

   a ritual performed in some cultures at times when an individual changes status (as from adolescence to adulthood)

   cleanliness

   the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections

   type of:

   pattern, practice

   a customary way of operation or behavior

   survival

   something that survives
3. noun

   (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
   synonyms: consumption, economic consumption, use, use of goods and services

   types:

   conspicuous consumption

   buying expensive services and products in order to flaunt your wealth

   type of:

   demand

   the ability and desire to purchase goods and services