The right to use someone else’s property without destroying or damaging it.
According to her will, her widower had usufruct rights over the deceased’s property.
This property is his in usufruct.
A claim or proposition that forms the basis of an argument
You already lost me; your first premise makes no sense!
Interestingly enough, in the field of logic, untrue premises can still yield a true conclusion.
control something; to bring something under control
The recent economic crisis bridled his tendency to shop.
Her lessons quickly bridled the fiery spirit of her friends.
to (not) take careful attention of
Your elders are wise; you should usually heed their life advice.
The warnings not to swim after eating a full meal went unheeded; he has a massive cramp now!