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Meaning of extortion

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

extortion

Pronunciation:/ɪkˈstɔːʃn//ɪkˈstɔːɹʃn/

noun

Definitions

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

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/extortion

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