Definition of extortion Extortion
/ɛkstɔˈɹʃʌn/ - [ekstorshun] - ex•tor•tion
We found 10 definitions of extortion from 6 different sources.
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What does extortion mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: extortions |
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| extortion - the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence) | ||
| felony a serious crime (such as murder or arson) | ||
| blackmail extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information | ||
| tribute, protection payment by one nation for protection by another | ||
| extortion - unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority); "the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty" | ||
| exaction act of demanding or levying by force or authority; "exaction of tribute"; "exaction of various dues and fees" | ||
| extortion - an exorbitant charge | ||
| overcharge a price that is too high | ||
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- extortion (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. - extortion (n.)
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. - extortion (n.)
That which is extorted or exacted by force.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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extortion
The practice of extorting money or other property.
Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥
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extortion
Under the modern laws of war, honorable men no longer permit the use of any violence against prisoners in order to extort information or to punish them for having given false information.
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🔤- extortion, noun, singular of extortions.
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