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extortionOne entry found. Main Entry: ex·tor·tion 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 practice — ex·tor·tion·er \-sh(ə-)nər\ noun — ex·tor·tion·ist \-sh(ə-)nist\ noun
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