EXTORTION


Meaning of EXTORTION in English

[ex.tor.tion] n (14c) 1: the act or practice of extorting esp. money or other property; esp: the offense committed by an official engaging in such practice

2: something extorted; esp: a gross overcharge -- ex.tor.tion.er n -- ex.tor.tion.ist n

Merriam-Webster English vocab.      Английский словарь Merriam Webster.