Extortion Definition

ĭk-stôrshən
noun
The act of extorting, or getting money, etc. by threats, misuse of authority, etc.
Webster's New World
Illegal use of one's official position or powers to obtain property, funds, or patronage.
American Heritage
The act or an instance of extorting something, as by psychological pressure.
American Heritage
The legal offense committed by an official who extorts.
Webster's New World
Something extorted.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Extortion

Noun

Singular:
extortion
Plural:
extortions

Origin of Extortion

  • From Late Latin extortio.

    From Wiktionary

Extortion Sentence Examples

  • On his return to Rome (S4) he was accused of extortion in his province.

  • But these concessions are unfavourably interpreted and much extortion results.

  • Tops then rapidly for racketeering extortion dollar players get.

  • In America, the FBI has set up three separate units to investigate computer extortion.

  • John Travolta is testifying, along with a reported 14 other witnesses, in the extortion case involving the death of his young son Jett.

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