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extortion

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Main Entry:
ex·tor·tion 
          Listen to the pronunciation of extortion
Pronunciation:
\ik-ˈstȯr-shən\
Function:
noun
Date:
14th century
1: the act or practice of extorting especially money or other property ; especially : the offense committed by an official engaging in such practice2: something extorted ; especially : a gross overcharge
ex·tor·tion·er 
          Listen to the pronunciation of extortioner \-sh(ə-)nər\ noun
ex·tor·tion·ist 
          Listen to the pronunciation of extortionist \-sh(ə-)nist\ noun


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