| NOUN | possession | vigorish, usury | an exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| possession | vigorish, rake-off | a percentage (of winnings or loot or profit) taken by an operator or gangster |
| Meaning | An exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest. | |
|---|---|---|
| Synonym | usury | |
| Broader | interest rate, rate of interest | The percentage of a sum of money charged for its use |
| Spanish | usura | |
| Catalan | usura | |
| Meaning | A percentage (of winnings or loot or profit) taken by an operator or gangster. | |
|---|---|---|
| Synonym | rake-off | |
| Broader | cut | A share of the profits / profits |
| Spanish | tajada | |
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