compound interestglossary / compound interest Interest paid on both the principal and the previously accumulated interest. Cf. simple interest. [Cases: Interest 60; Usury 49. C.J.S. Interest and Usury; Consumer Credit§§ 6, 71, 156.] 词条贡献者 法律翻译Cathy,在一家英国银圈所担任专职法律翻译,擅长翻译有关城市基础设施领域的法律文件。
compound interest compound interest, 复利 compound interest 复利 与simple interest相对,又称利滚利,指本金利息再加以前利息期应计而未付利息的利息,复利一般为法律所不允许。