What does the word: extortion mean?

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anonymous · Answer

to take something that doesnt belong to you or blackmail someone.. i think.

anonymous · Answer

& to threaten with it.

anonymous · Answer

1. an exorbitant charge
2. unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority)
3. the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)

anonymous · Answer

criminal law the crime of obtaining something such as money or information from somebody by using force, threats, or other unacceptable methods

anonymous · Answer

Law wise, the crime of obtaining money or some other thing of value by the abuse of one's office or authority.

oppressive or illegal exaction, as of excessive price or interest: the extortions of usurers

anonymous · Answer

something which the king's servants used to do in ancient times from poor people