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Extortion

nounid 49816·updated May 18, 2026
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the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)

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Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary3 sensesview framework →
§1
the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)
§2
unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority)
§3
an exorbitant charge

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