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extortion
noun ex·tor·tion \ik-ˈstȯr-shən\
: the crime of getting money from someone by the use of force or threats
Full Definition of EXTORTION
1
: the act or practice of extorting especially money or other property; especially : the offense committed by an official engaging in such practice
2
: something extorted; especially : a gross overcharge
— ex·tor·tion·er \-sh(ə-)nər\ noun
— ex·tor·tion·ist \-sh(ə-)nist\ noun
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First Known Use of EXTORTION
14th century
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- fleecing, gouging, highway robbery, overcharging
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