"Extort" is a word in LAW AND LEGAL, ENGLISH
The natural meaning of the* word “extort" is to obtain money or other valuable thing either by compulsion, by actual force, or by the force of motives applled to the wlll. and often more overpowering and lrresi8tlble than physical force. Com. v. o’Brien, 12 Cush. (Mass.) 90. See Ex-tobtion
To wrest from an unwilling person by physical force,
menace, duress, torture, or any undue or illegal exercise of power or
ingenuity; to wrench away (from); to tear away; to wring (from); to
exact; as, to extort contributions from the vanquished; to extort
confessions of guilt; to extort a promise; to extort payment of a debt.
To get by the offense of extortion. See Extortion, 2.
To practice extortion.
Extorted.
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Several years ago, Andy was sentenced to prison. During his stay, he got along well with the guards and all his fellow inmates. The warden saw that deep down, Andy was a good person and made arrangements for Andy to learn a trade while doing his time. After three years, Andy was recognized as one of the best carpenters in the local area. Often he would be given a weekend pass to do odd jobs for the citizens of the community.... and he always reported back to prison before Sunday night was over.The warden was thinking of remodeling his kitchen and in fact had done much of the work himself. But he lacked the skills to build a set of kitchen cupboards and a large counter top which he had promised his wife. So he called Andy into his office and asked him to complete the job for him.But, alas, Andy refused. He told the warden, "Gosh, I'd really like to help you but counter fitting is what got me into prison in the first place".
To take by force or violence; to seize; to exact; to extort.
Read the complete definitionThe act of demanding with authority, and compelling to pay or yield; compulsion to give or furnish; a levying by …
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Read the complete definitionThe act of extorting; the act or practice of wresting anything from a person by force, by threats, or by …
Read the complete definitionThat which is extorted or exacted by force.
Read the complete definitionTo impel, drive, wrest, extort, get, etc., by main strength or violence; -- with a following adverb, as along, away, …
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