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usury

The correct spelling is usury.

How to pronounce usury

/ˈjuːʒəɹi/
noun

IPA: /ˈjuːʒəɹi/

Say it like: Uzh-ere

The correct spelling is usury. An exorbitant rate of interest, in excess of any legal rates or at least immorally.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.An exorbitant rate of interest, in excess of any legal rates or at least immorally.
  2. 2.The practice of lending money at such rates.
  3. 3.The practice of lending money at interest.

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