Topic: LOANS
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| Date: | 1300-1400 |
| Language: | Medieval Latin |
| Origin: | usuria, from Latin usura 'use, interest', from usus; USE1 |
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u‧su‧ry
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[uncountable] formal old-fashionedBFL the practice of lending money to people and making them pay interest1 (4) : 
In medieval times, it was illegal for Christians to practise usury.
In medieval times, it was illegal for Christians to practise usury.
