Usury (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural u·su·ries.
  1. the lending or practice of lending money at an exorbitant interest.
  2. an exorbitant amount or rate of interest, especially in excess of the legal rate.
  3. interest paid for the use of money.
noun plural -ries
  1. the act or practice of loaning money at an exorbitant rate of interest
  2. an exorbitant or unlawfully high amount or rate of interest
  3. moneylending
Usury (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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