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 双语律师Wayne,国际知名法学院法律专业,擅长翻译各类与遗产及遗嘱争议相关的法律文件。