Definition of Extortions. Meaning of Extortions. Synonyms of Extortions

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Definition of Extortions

Extortion
Extortion Ex*tor"tion, n. [F. extorsion.] 1. The act of extorting; the act or practice of wresting anything from a person by force, by threats, or by any undue exercise of power; undue exaction; overcharge. 2. (Law) The offense committed by an officer who corruptly claims and takes, as his fee, money, or other thing of value, that is not due, or more than is due, or before it is due. --Abbott. 3. That which is extorted or exacted by force. Syn: Oppression; rapacity; exaction; overcharge.

Meaning of Extortions from wikipedia

- Extortion is the practice of obtaining benefit (e.g., money or goods) through coercion. In most jurisdictions it is likely to constitute a criminal offence;...
- also implicated in "waves of murders, robberies, thefts, kidnappings and extortions throughout government-held parts of Syria since the formation of the organization...
- the Gulf Cartel operates through protection rackets, ********inations, extortions, kidnappings, and other criminal activities. The members of the Gulf Cartel...
- Arno Funke (born 14 March 1950), alias Dagobert, is a reformed German extortionist, now an author. An automotive and sign painter by trade, Funke was later...
- [page needed] The Qing government was corrupt, common people often faced extortions from government officials and the government offered no protection from...
- the National Civil Police (PNC) aimed at combatting violent crime and extortions. The GECE will consist of 400 motorized officers who will patrol different...
- breaks up with him. Rahulya becomes even more dreaded gangster: he starts extortions, captures many peoples's lands and turns his eyes on Dattaram's land and...
- Louth Park Abbey was a Cistercian abbey in Lincolnshire, England. It was founded in 1139 by the Bishop Alexander of Lincoln as a daughter-house of Fountains...
- contributors to tax revenue; despite the ravages of Attila's armies and the extortions of his peace treaties, tax revenue generally continued to be adequate...
- would not be allowed to leave Egypt until he had paid it. Besides the extortions to which this practice gave occasion, the country suffered greatly in...