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Associations to the word «Extortion»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

EXTORTION, noun. An exorbitant charge.
EXTORTION, noun. Unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority); "the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty".
EXTORTION, noun. The felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence).

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope