]shən\ noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English extorsioun, extorcioun, from Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French extorsion, extortion, from Medieval Latin extorsion-, extorsio, extortion-, extortio, from Late Latin extortion-, extortio torture, from Latin extortus (past participle of extorquēre ) + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : the act or practice of extorting especially money or other property ; specifically : the offense committed by an official who practices extortion
2. : something that is extorted ; especially : a gross overcharge