2. (Law)
Defn: To get by the offense of extortion. See Extortion, 2.
EXTORT
Ex*tort", v. i.
Defn: To practice extortion. [Obs.] Spenser.
EXTORT
Ex*tort", p. p. & a. Etym: [L. extortus. p. p.]
Defn: Extorted. [Obs.] Spenser.
EXTORTER
Ex*tort"er, n.
Defn: One who practices extortion.
EXTORTION
Ex*tor"tion, n. Etym: [F. extorsion.]
1. The act of extorting; the act or practice of wresting anything from a person by force, by threats, or by any undue exercise of power; undue exaction; overcharge.