Usury

ENZH

What Does Usury Mean?

  • 高利贷
  • 放贷
  • 高利贷行为

Usury Pronunciation

/ˈjuːʒəri/

Usury Definition

noun

Definition

The illegal action or practice of lending money at unreasonably high rates of interest.

In ZH

以不合理高利率借贷的非法行为或做法。

How to Use Usury in a Sentence

  • The practice of usury has been outlawed in many countries.
  • He was accused of usury after charging exorbitant interest rates.
  • Some believe that usury is morally wrong and should be condemned.
  • The ancient texts often spoke against the sin of usury.
  • Modern laws often regulate the maximum interest rates to prevent usury.