extortion
Meanings
Plural: extortions
Noun
- an exorbitant charge
- unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority)
- "the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty"
- the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)
- The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.
Origin / Etymology
From Anglo-Norman extorcion, extorcioun, extorsioun, from Late Latin extortiō, from extorqueō.
Scrabble Score: 16
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Words With Friends Score: 17
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