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Definition of Extortions
1. extortion [n] - See also: extortion
Lexicographical Neighbors of Extortions
Literary usage of Extortions
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Origin and Growth of the English Constitution: An Historical Treatise by Hannis Taylor (1898)
"1 In this outcry against "extortions and new impositions" can no doubt be found
the motive for the ..."
2. The History of England by David Hume, Tobias George Smollett (1825)
"Reasons for and against toleration—Persecutions—A parliament— The queen's
extortions—The emperor resigns his crown—Execution of Cranmer—War with ..."
3. The Russian Jews: Exterminaton Or Emancipation? by Léo Abram Errera (1894)
"Vexatious Ordinances.—Accusation of " Want of Respect."— Arbitrary
Imprisonment.—Handcuffs.—Cruelties towards Pregnant Women.—Extortions of the Police. ..."
4. Travels in Various Countries of Europe, Asia and Africa by Edward Daniel Clarke (1817)
"... Medals in circulation—Custom of the Arabs in passing a Bridge—Appearance of
Women in the Streets— Enormities practised ly the Turks—Extortions—Discovery ..."
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