usurious

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usurious

adj. referring to the interest on a debt which exceeds the maximum interest rate allowed by law. (See: usury)

usurious

adjective criminal interest, excessive, extortionate, illegal, immoderate, improper rate of interest, inordinate, unconscionable, undue, unreasonable
See also: mercenary