Definisjon av extortion

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Noun

extortion - the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)
felony a serious crime (such as murder or arson)
blackmail extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information
tribute, protection payment by one nation for protection by another
extortion - unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority); "the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty"
exaction act of demanding or levying by force or authority; "exaction of tribute"; "exaction of various dues and fees"
extortion - an exorbitant charge
overcharge a price that is too high
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Substantiv

extortion - The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.

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  • Extortion, outwresting, and/or exaction is a criminal offense which occurs when a person unlawfully obtains either money, property or services from a person(s), entity, or institution, through coercion. Refraining from doing harm is sometimes euphemistically called protection. Extortion is commonly practiced by organized crime groups.

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  • extortion
    The practice of extorting money or other property.

Substantiv

  • Entall: extortion
  • Flertall: extortions

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