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 法律翻译徐玲,知名法学院保险法专业,专注翻译各类与保险追偿有关的法律文件。