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usury

[yoo-zhuh-ree] / ˈyu ʒə ri /
NOUN
lending money at a high interest rate
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Usury leads to concentrations of wealth, until an economy collapses or there is a debt forgiveness.

From Economist • Dec. 18, 2013

The titles are good: Sly Winking Usury is one, This is True Muscle Suicide is another.

From The Guardian • Feb. 13, 2013

Reply Report Abuse Posted By: olderwiser @ 12/26/2009 10:49:34 AM Usury is a monetary disease which can infect a currency much as a virus infects one's body.

From Newsweek • Dec. 17, 2009

Usury brings age into youth; it lies between the bride and the bridegroom Usury is against Nature's increase.

From Time Magazine Archive

Usury has not been included in any creed or confession of faith, nor has it been directly approved by any council or general assembly.

From Usury A Scriptural, Ethical and Economic View by Elliott, Calvin



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