n. obtaining money or property by threat to a victim's property o...

c. 1300, from Latin extortionem (nominative extortio) "a twisting out, extorting," noun of action from past participle stem of extorquere "wrench out, wrest away, to obtain by force,&qu [..]

The crime of obtaining money or property by threat to a victim's property or loved ones, intimidation, or false claim of a right (such as pretending to be an IRS agent). A direct threat to harm t [..]

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 exto [..]

n. The practice of obtaining by violence or compulsion.

1 : the act or practice of extorting esp. money or other property ;specif : the act or practice of extorting by a public official acting under color of office 2 : the crime of extorting ...

A person commits the crime of extortion if he knowingly obtains by threat control over the property of another, with intent to deprive him of the property. The property extorted may be an item of pers [..]

(n) an exorbitant charge(n) unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority)(n) the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)

Illegally obtaining money or property by force, threat, intimidation, or undue or illegal power.

Extracting money or forcing actions based on a threat of harm. A part of most kidnap and ransom insurance policies.

Obtaining money or property by threat to a victim’s property or loved ones, intimidation, or false claim of a right (such as pretending to be an IRS agent).

A criminal offense, extortion occurs when one party blackmails another or takes property or money through threats or intimidation.

  Obtaining another's property by actual or threatened force, fear or violence.

Extortion is the unlawful demand or receipt of property or money through the use of force or threat. A typical example of extortion would be when armed police or military men exact money for passage t [..]

Obtaining money or property by threat to a victim’s property or loved ones, intimidation, or false claim of a right (such as pretending to be an IRS agent).

Extortion is a criminal offence whereby an individual obtains money, goods and services, or desired behavior from another by wrongfully threatening or inflicting harm to his person, property, or reputation. Extortion is a different criminal offense than robbery, whereby an offender steals property through force. Instead, the property gained though [..]

Obtaining money or property by threat to a victim's property or loved ones, intimidation, or false claim of a right (such as pretending to be an IRS agent).

Obtaining another's property by actual or threatened force, fear or violence.

n. obtaining money or property by threat to a victim's property or loved ones, intimidation, or false claim of a right.

The act of obtaining property or inducing an action by illegal means, including force or coercion.

Obtaining money or other goods through the abuse of authority. (2.6)

The use of coercion (force, threats to property or reputation, etc.) to obtain money, services, property, or favors from another person or party.