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extortion

noun
/ɪkˈstɔːʃən/UK/ɪkˈstɔɹʃən/US

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman extorcion, extorcioun, extorsioun, from Late Latin extortiō, from extorqueō.

  1. derived from extortiō
  2. derived from extorcion

Definitions

  1. The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.

    • Heck, what's a little extortion among friends?

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