extortion#1 (n)

n01061726

type n
lex_filenum 04
def unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority)
examples the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty
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Hypernym exaction
Derivationally related form extortion → extortionist
Derivationally related form extortion → extort
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Hyponym exaction
Derivationally related form extortionist → extortion
Derivationally related form extort → extortion

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