Sharke
/ˈʃɑːrk/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who engages in sharp or unethical business practices, especially one who preys on others financially by fraudulent or aggressive means.
The loan shark charged exorbitant interest rates often considered illegal.
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Commentary
The term often appears in contexts involving illegal or unethical lending practices; its use in legal writing typically relates to discussions of usury or financial fraud.
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