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Webster 1913 Edition

Extortion

Ex-tor′tion

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Noun.
[F.
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 it is due.
Abbott.
Syn. – Oppression; rapacity; exaction; overcharge.

Webster 1828 Edition

Extortion

EXTOR'TION

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Noun.
The act of extorting; the act or practice of wresting any thing from a person by force,duress, menaces, authority,or by any undue exercise of power; illegal exaction; illegal compulsion to pay money, or to do some other act. Extortion is an offense punishable at common law.
1.
Force or illegal compulsion by which any thing is taken from a person.

Definition 2024

extortion

extortion

English

Noun

extortion ‎(plural extortions)

  1. The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.

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Etymology

From Late Latin extortio.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ɪkˈstɔːʃn/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ɪkˈstɔːrʃn/
  • Rhymes: -ɔː(r)ʃən

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