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It refers to the appropriation of someone else's property (money or other material) through the use of threats or violence. According to the Oxford Guide "American Law," extortion is a property crime under "theft".
One distinction between extortion and coercion is that property is sought or obtained through extortion, whereas coercion applies to a forced action. A confession to a crime may be inadmissable if coerced (forced).
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How do you spell extort?
Extort is correct.
When the Devil says You shall extort bonds what is the meaning of the word extort?
to obtain by threat or violence
Can you use extort in a sentence?
Extort vast sums of money both before and after the hazardous journeys they arrange.
What is a sentence for the word extort?
(extortion - the obtaining of property from another induced by wrongful use of actual or threatened force or violence)"The kidnappers tried to extort money from the victim's family.""Police may not extort or coerce a confession to a crime."
Can a tow company extort money from you if you call the police on them?
No.
What words end in the suffix tort?
Retort. Extort
What is a 6 letter word that means extort?
compel, coerce
What are the aim of Nigeria Union road of Transport worker?
extort money
How would you use extort in a sentence?
the robber extorted the money from the cashier.
Where can a person find a list of synonyms for the word extort?
If you are using Microsoft Word, synonyms can be found by highlighting and right-clicking the word "extort". Alternatively, online dictionary sites such as Thesaurus, Synonym and Synonyms can be used.
What is a sentence for extort?
The mobsters were found guilty of money laundering and extortion. If you are talking about the penalty, it is usually 1 year in prison but could differ depending on the extent of extortion. (Extortion is an unlawful attempt to collect money) Notice how i said attempt because the money doesn't even have to be collected to be considered extortion.
What is Scientology meant to do?
Extort money from its followers and blackmail or bully ex-members into silence.
