Usury Definition & Meaning

usury
noun
  1. an exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest
  2. the act of lending money at an exorbitant rate of interest

"Usury" in song lyrics

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  • "That use is not forbidden usury,"
    William Shakespeare — Sonnet VI
  • "california loan guatantor was not liable usury"
    AOL — AOL
  • "california loan guarantee was not liable usury"
    AOL — AOL

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