Definition of EXTORTION

extortion

Plural: extortions

Noun

  • an exorbitant charge
  • unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority)
    • "the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty"
  • the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)
  • The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 16

extortion is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
extortion is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
extortion is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

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