general usageglossary / general usage A usage that prevails throughout a country or particular trade or profession; a usage that is not restricted to a local area. [Cases: Customs and Usages 1. C.J.S. Customs and Usages § 1.] 词条贡献者 译者Lester,毕业于法国一流的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译各种与环境与自然资源相关的法律文件。