Extortion word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "extortion" word

[noun] the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)
[noun] unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority); "the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty"
[noun] an exorbitant charge

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\Ex*tor"tion\, n. [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. 2. (Law) 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.

Related terms: armed robbery, asportation, assault and robbery, banditry, blackmail, call, call for, cattle lifting, cattle stealing, draft, heavy demand, notice, rending, robbing, rush, stickup, surcharge, taxing, tribute, ultimatum, usury, wringing

The fun area, different aproach to word »extortion«

Let's analyse "extortion" as pure text. This string has Nine letters in Three syllables and Four vowels. 44.4% of vowels is 5.8% more then average English word. Written in backwards: NOITROTXE. Average typing speed for these characters is 2340 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: . -..- - --- .-. - .. --- -.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: extortion: 5 + 6 + 9 + 6 = 26, reduced: 8 . and the final result is Eight.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: extortion: 5 + 6 + 2 + 6 + 9 + 2 + 9 + 6 + 5 = 50, reduced: 5, and the final result is Five.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (2)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (2)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
X (1)	24	Queen of Wands	Dependent, Caring, Sensual, Loving

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