usury
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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 laws in some states artificially hold down the interest that home lenders may charge.
From Time Magazine Archive
Usury was not permitted beyond double of the debt, and the debtor was not imprisoned.
From Ancient States and Empires by Lord, John
Vocabulary lists containing usury
"The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant
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Medieval Europe - Middle School
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