illegal rateglossary / illegal rate An interest rate higher than the rate allowed by law. See USURY. [Cases: Usury 42. C.J.S. Interest and Usury; Consumer Credit §§ 135–141, 143, 146, 152, 157.] 词条贡献者 双语律师Jenna,国际知名法学院环境法专业,擅长翻译各类与环境、社会及管治 (ESG)相关的法律文件。