Extortion
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.
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.
That which is extorted or exacted by force.
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Extortion Translations
extortion in Dutch is knevelarij, afpersing
extortion in German is Erpressung
extortion in Norwegian is utpressing
extortion in Swedish is utpressning
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