Look up: extortion

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   extortion
   [n] - an exorbitant charge 2. [n] - unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority) 3. [n] - the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)
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   Extortion
   Ex·tor'tion noun [ French extorsion .] 1. The act of extorting; the act or practice of wresting anything from a person by force, by threats, or by any undue exercise of power; undue exaction; overcharge. 2. (Law) The offense committed by an officer who corruptly claims and takes, as his fee, money, or other thing of value, that is not due, or more than is due, or before i ...
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   extortion
   noun the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)
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   extortion
   noun an exorbitant charge
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   Extortion
   `Extortion`, `outwresting`, or `exaction` is a criminal offense, which occurs when a person either unlawfully obtains money, property or services from a person, entity, or institution through coercion or intimidation or threatens a person, entity, or institution with physical or reputational harm unless he is paid money or property. Refraining from doing harm is sometimes euphemistically called `protection`. Extortion is commonly practiced by org...
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   Extortion
   • (n.) The act of extorting; the act or practice of wresting anything from a person by force, by threats, or by any undue exercise of power; undue exaction; overcharge. • (n.) That which is extorted or exacted by force. • (n.) The offense committed by an officer who corruptly claims and takes, as his fee, money, or other thing of val...
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   extortion
   the unlawful exaction of money or property through intimidation. Extortion was originally the complement of bribery, both crimes involving ... [2 related articles]
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   extortion
   
   1. an exorbitant charge
   2. unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority)
   
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   extortion
   extortion, in law, unlawful demanding or receiving by an officer, in his official capacity, of any property or money not legally due to him. Examples include requesting and accepting fees in excess of those allowed to him by statute or arresting a person and, with corrupt motives, demanding money or...
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