Word
Extortion
How many syllables?
3 Syllables
How it's divided?
ex-tor-tion
Definition
- n. - The act of extorting; the act or practice of wresting
anything from a person by force, by threats, or by any undue exercise
of power; undue exaction; overcharge.
- n. - The offense committed by an officer who corruptly claims
and takes, as his fee, money, or other thing of value, that is not due,
or more than is due, or before it is due.
- n. - That which is extorted or exacted by force.
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