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extortion in French

extortion in French is extorsion — extortion means the crime of getting money or property from someone by using threats, force, or intimidation.

extortion in French

extorsion
noun
The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.

What does "extortion" mean?

  1. noun The crime of getting money or property from someone by using threats, force, or intimidation.
    "The gang was charged with extortion after threatening shop owners for protection money."
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extortion in a sentence

  • The gang was charged with extortion after threatening shop owners for protection money.
  • Demanding a bribe to approve the permit is straightforward extortion.

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What is "extortion" in French?

"extortion" in French is extorsion. extortion means: The crime of getting money or property from someone by using threats, force, or intimidation.

How do you use "extortion" in a sentence?

Example: "The gang was charged with extortion after threatening shop owners for protection money." In French, "extortion" is extorsion.

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