usance

/ˈjuːzəns/
noun
  1. The customary time allowed for payment of a bill of exchange or foreign debt, according to the practice of a particular country or trade.
    • They agreed to a usance of 90 days for the international payment.
    • The bank calculated the interest based on the standard usance for that currency.
    • The usance for this trade agreement is 60 days from the date of shipment.
  2. Customary or habitual use; accepted practice.
    • In local usance, the festival begins at sunrise.
    • According to ancient usance, the eldest son inherits the title.
    • The usance of tipping varies greatly from one country to another.
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