EXTORTION

EXTORTION extortion, n. 1. The offense committed by a public official who illegally obtains property under the color of office; esp., an official’s collection of an unlawful fee. ¡ª Also termed common-law extortion. [Cases: Extortion and Threats 1.] ¡°The dividing line between bribery and extortion is shadowy. If one other than the officer corruptly takes […]

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