Engelsk substantiv: extortion |
1. | extortion (om forhold) an exorbitant charge |
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| Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | overcharge |
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2. | extortion (om handling) unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority) |
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| Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | The extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty.
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| Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | exaction |
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3. | extortion (om handling) the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence) |
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| Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | felony |
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| Mere spesifikke uttrykk | blackmail, protection, shakedown, tribute |
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