dacoity

Extortion is the act of obtaining money or property through coercion or intimidation, while dacoity refers to a group of people committing robbery with violence or threats. Extortion typically involves a single person or a small group, while dacoity is characterized by a larger group working together to commit a robbery.

The abstract noun of "dacoit" is "dacoity," which refers to the act of banditry or robbery committed by dacoits.

Robbery is the act of taking someone's property by force or threat of force, while dacoity is a form of armed robbery committed by a group of people. Dacoity typically involves a planned and coordinated attack on a specific target, often using weapons.

K. C. Dipesh Kumar has written:

'Causes & consequences of dacoity' -- subject(s): Dacoits, Social conditions, Economic conditions, Robbery