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extortionary

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ex⋅tor⋅tion⋅ar⋅y

  [ik-stawr-shuh-ner-ee]
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–adjective
characterized by or given to extortion.
Origin:
1795–1805; extortion + -ary
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ex·tor·tion   (ĭk-stôr'shən)   
n.  

  1. The act or an instance of extorting.

  2. Illegal use of one's official position or powers to obtain property, funds, or patronage.

  3. An excessive or exorbitant charge.

  4. Something extorted.

ex·tor'tion·ar'y (-shə-něr'ē) adj., ex·tor'tion·ist, ex·tor'tion·er n.
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