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Definition of Extortion

1. Noun. An exorbitant charge.

2. Noun. Unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority). "The extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty"

3. Noun. The felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence).

Definition of Extortion

1. 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.

Definition of Extortion

1. Noun. the practice of extorting money or other property, especially by a public official, by the use of threats ¹

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Definition of Extortion

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Extortion

extollers extolling extollingly extolls extolment extolments extols extorsion extorsions extorsive

extort extorted extorter extorters extorting extortion (current term) extortionary extortionate extortionately extortioner

extortioners extortionist extortionists extortions extortious extortive extortor extorts extra extra-

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