usurious

(yū-zhʊr'ē-əs)
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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For a list of words related to usurious, see:

• Demanding, Critical, Calculating, or Selfish

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