2. (Law)
Defn: The offense committed by an officer who corruptly claims and takes, as his fee, money, or other thing of value, that is not due, or more than is due, or before it is due. Abbott.
3. That which is extorted or exacted by force.
Syn.
— Oppression; rapacity; exaction; overcharge.
EXTORTIONARY
Ex*tor"tion*a*ry, a.
Defn: Extortionate.
EXTORTIONATE
Ex*tor"tion*ate, a.
Defn: Characterized by extortion; oppressive; hard.
EXTORTIONER
Ex*tor"tion*er, n
Defn: , One who practices extortion.