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Extortion – Noun – Meaning, Definition & Example Sentence

extortion - The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.

Picture illustrating the English word "Extortion" (Noun) – The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.
The mafia would go to a store, and say "We will make sure your store doesn't burn down if you give us money every month", in an obvious act of extortion.