Extortion - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ɪkˈstɔːrʃn|
Brit.
|ɪkˈstɔːʃ(ə)n|
noun
- an exorbitant charge
- unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority)
- unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority)
the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty
- the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)Extra examples
He was arrested and charged with extortion.
...six dollars for a cup of coffee is just plain extortion...
This person is guilty of theft by extortion.
He faces charges of kidnapping and extortion.
Word forms
noun
singular: extortion
plural: extortions
singular: extortion
plural: extortions
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