usurious

adj.

1. Practicing usury.
2. Of or constituting usury: usurious interest rates.

usuriously u·su'ri·ous·ly adv.
usuriousness u·su'ri·ous·ness n.

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Characterized by an unconscionable or exorbitant rate of interest.

A usurious contract is one where the interest due is in excess of the maximum rate prescribed by statute.

See: usury.

IN BRIEF: adj. - Greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation.

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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
  Synonyms: exorbitant, extortionate, outrageous, steep, unconscionable

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