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extortion::noun | Spocien Dictionary

extortion

/ɪk'stɔrʃən/

an exorbitant charge

Type	Words
Type of	overcharge
Derivation	extort

extortion

/ɪk'stɔrʃən/

the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)

Type	Words
Type of	felony
Has types	blackmail, protection, shakedown, tribute
Derivation	extort, extortionist

extortion

/ɪk'stɔrʃən/

unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority)

Type	Words
Type of	exaction
Derivation	extort, extortionist

the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty.