usury in Latin
usury in Latin is ūsūra immodica — usury means the practice of lending money at an unfairly high, often illegal, rate of interest.
usury in Latin
ūsūra immodica
What does "usury" mean?
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noun The practice of lending money at an unfairly high, often illegal, rate of interest.
"As a practical matter, California usury laws do not seriously inconvenience most lenders, and offer little protection to most borrowers."
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usury in a sentence
- As a practical matter, California usury laws do not seriously inconvenience most lenders, and offer little protection to most borrowers.
- Medieval laws in some countries banned usury outright.
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What is "usury" in Latin?
"usury" in Latin is ūsūra immodica. usury means: The practice of lending money at an unfairly high, often illegal, rate of interest.
How do you use "usury" in a sentence?
Example: "Medieval laws in some countries banned usury outright." In Latin, "usury" is ūsūra immodica.
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