unconscionable agreement

unconscionable agreement
An agreement, usually made when one of the parties was in a position of disadvantage, which is oppressive, especially one which unreasonably restricts the liberty of a party to exercise his calling or earn his living, or imposes an extortionate rate of interest. 17 Am J2d Contr § 192.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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