Usance

Pronunciation: /ˈjuːzəns/

Definitions of usance

noun the period of time allowed for the payment of a bill of exchange

Example Sentences

A1 The usance of the new software was easy to understand.

A2 She explained the usance of the machine to the new employee.

B1 Understanding the usance of the equipment is essential for safety.

B2 The usance of the advanced technology requires specialized training.

C1 His expertise in the usance of financial instruments is unmatched.

C2 The usance of complex legal terms was beyond the comprehension of most people.

Examples of usance in a Sentence

formal The usance of this trade agreement is 30 days.

informal We usually pay within the usance period to avoid any penalties.

slang Let's try to stretch the usance a bit to give us more time to make the payment.

figurative The usance of tradition in this family is deeply ingrained.

Grammatical Forms of usance

• plural: usances
• comparative: more usance
• superlative: most usance
• present tense: usances
• future tense: will usance
• perfect tense: has usanced
• continuous tense: is usancing
• singular: usance
• positive degree: usance
• infinitive: to usance
• gerund: usancing
• participle: usanced

Origin and Evolution of usance

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'usance' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'usanse' which means 'custom' or 'usage'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'usance' evolved to refer to the customary practices or habits of a particular group or society. It is also used in finance to refer to the time allowed for the payment of a bill of exchange or promissory note.