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extortion
noun
the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)
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ɪkˈstɔːʃn
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noun
the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)
noun
unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority)
“the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty”
noun
an exorbitant charge
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Example Sentences
the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty