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ex⋅tor⋅tion⋅ist

  [ik-stawr-shuh-nist]
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–noun
a person who engages in extortion.
Also, ex⋅tor⋅tion⋅er.

Origin:
1880–85; extortion + -ist
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Los Angeles Extortion Law
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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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