usance

[yoo-zuhns] / ˈyu zəns /

NOUN

custom

Synonyms

STRONG

addiction characteristic consuetude fashion form grind groove habit habitude hang-up manner mode observance practice praxis precedent procedure proprieties routine rule shot swim thing trick usage use way wont

WEAK

beaten path daily grind into matter of course second nature

Antonyms

STRONG

ignorance neglect

Example Sentences

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He lends out money gratis, and brings down The rate of usance here with us in Venice.

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The plea of long usance would avail him little; another fine would be imposed.

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The term "usance" is sometimes employed to express the period of running in foreign bills.

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I have not wanted good words, and exceeding kind and regardful usance.

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The customer himself who buys cotton in Bombay, or wherever it may be, acts according to the custom there to draw a bill to a certain usance.

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