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    Usura (en. Usury)

    /uˈsura/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of exploitation through excessive interest payments on loans.
    Usury is illegal in many countries.
    Ang usura ay labag sa batas sa maraming bansa.
    The act of lending money at high interest.
    Lenders with usury often drive people into debt.
    Ang mga nagpapautang na may usura ay kadalasang nagtutulak sa mga tao sa pagkakautang.
    Excessive interest charged on loans or credit.
    Usury can have severe effects on debtors.
    Ang usura ay maaaring magdulot ng matinding epekto sa mga may utang.

    Etymology

    Ancient Latin 'usura' meaning 'interest'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    usury in lending
    The lending of money with excessively high interest.
    usura sa pautang
    excessive interest
    Interest that is higher than the normal rate.
    labis na interes

    Related Words

    loan
    The process of giving money to a person in exchange for repayment in the future.
    pautang
    interest
    The amount of money charged for the use of a loan.
    interes

    Slang Meanings

    exploitation of people, often in terms of money
    The usury of lenders is extremely high, making it hard to repay.
    Ang usura ng mga nagpapautang ay sobrang taas, kaya mahirap makabayad.
    excessive interest on loans
    Don't allow usury, the interest should be fair.
    Huwag kang papayag sa usura, dapat fair lang ang interest.