Chievance
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chievance is a noun meaning (obsolete) An unlawful bargain; trade in which money is extorted as discount.
Meaning
(obsolete) An unlawful bargain; trade in which money is extorted as discount.
Example Sentences
There were good laws against usury, the bastard use of money; and against unlawful chievances and exchanges, which is bastard usury.
Word Forms
- chievances
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sell, chantage, supercherie, chicane, cheat, mistrade.
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