NOUN | possession | vigorish, usury | an exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest |
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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. | |
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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. | |
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Synonym | rake-off | |
Broader | cut | A share of the profits / profits |
Spanish | tajada |
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