USANCE

• (noun) accepted or habitual practice

  synonyms : custom , usage

• (noun) (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing

  "the consumption of energy has increased steadily"

  synonyms : consumption , economic consumption , use , use of goods and services

• (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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