EXTORTION

extortion

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

extortion

(noun) unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority); “the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty”

extortion

(noun) an exorbitant charge

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

extortion (plural extortions)

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

Synonyms

• blackmail

Source: Wiktionary

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Ex*tor"tion, n. Etym: [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)

Definition: 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.

3. That which is extorted or exacted by force.

Syn.

– Oppression; rapacity; exaction; overcharge.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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