Meaning Of The Word Usury

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usury
uncountable noun: Usury is the practice of lending money at a high rate of interest.

usury in American English
the act or practice of lending money at interest, now specif., at a rate of interest that is excessive or unlawfully high
noun: the lending or practice of lending money at an exorbitant interest

usury in British English
noun: the act or practice of loaning money at an exorbitant rate of interest

usury in Finance
noun: Usury is excessive interest charges on a loan.

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