extortion

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extortion (enc)

Noun	1.	extortion - an exorbitant charge overcharge - a price that is too high
	2.	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"
	3.	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 extorted by gangsters on threat of violence; "every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection" shakedown - extortion of money (as by blackmail)

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