legal interest

noun

The amount of interest that is allowed or required to be charged by law; an interest rate determined by law.

Meanings

nounlegal interest (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebankingThe amount of interest that is allowed or required to be charged by law; an interest rate determined by law.

Translations

Finnish laillinen korko
  • laillinen korkointerest allowed by law
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