Usury
EN→ZH
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.