Word of the Day: Extortion

Extortion Definition

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n. noun

1. Illegal use of one's official position or powers to obtain property, funds, or patronage.
2. The act or an instance of extorting something, as by psychological pressure.
3. An excessive or exorbitant charge.
   
   

   Examples:

   1. Claiming extortion has occurred in an online chatroom is absurd.
   2. When asked about the extortion against him, Dontbeazombie could not explain his reasoning.
   3. How does a chatter commit extortion? What official position do chatango user names hold?