 extortion |
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| 1. | [ noun ] unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority) | |
| Examples: | : "the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty" |
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| Related terms: | exaction extort | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (accounting,business) an exorbitant charge | |
| Related terms: | overcharge extort | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (law,criminal law) the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence) | |
| Related terms: | felony blackmail protection shakedown extort | |
| Similar spelling: |
extortioner extortionist extortionate extort exoteric extraction |
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