to extortion

Englisch - Türkisch

Definition von to extortion im Englisch Türkisch wörterbuch

gasba

to gasp

(Hukuk) gasp

Tom bir gasp girişimi kurbanıydı. - Tom was the victim of an extortion attempt.

zorla alma

haraç

para sızdırma

(Kanun,Ticaret) irtikap

haraca kesme

(Ticaret) zorla alınan şey

zorbalık

şantaj

{i} fahiş fiyat

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von to extortion im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

the practice of obtaining by violence or compulsion

Extortion is the crime of obtaining something from someone, especially money, by using force or threats. He has been charged with extortion and abusing his powers. Unlawful exaction of money or property through intimidation or undue exercise of authority. It may include threats of physical harm, criminal prosecution, or public exposure. Some forms of threat, especially those made in writing, are occasionally singled out for separate statutory treatment as blackmail. See also bribery

The act of extorting; the act or practice of wresting anything from a person by force, by threats, or by any undue exercise of power; undue exaction; overcharge

{n} an unlawful exaction, oppression

Forcing a person to give up property in a thing through the use of violence, fear or under pretense of authority

1 In common law, the corrupt collection by a public official of an excessive or unauthorized fee; punishable as a misdemeanor Under modern society the offense includes illegal taking of money by anyone who employs threats, or other illegal use of fear to coercion, to obtain money, and whose conduct falls short of the threat to personal safety required for robbery Extortion is used interchangeably with blackmail and is commonly punished as a felony

{i} blackmail, use of intimidation or force in order to obtain something (money, information, etc.)

the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence) unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority); "the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty"

the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)

To use one's position or office to obtain money or other things of value, when none is due or not so much is due, or before it is due Oppressive, threatening or illegal extraction??, as of excessive price or interest

the practice of extorting money or other property, especially by a public official, by the use of threats

That which is extorted or exacted by force

an exorbitant charge

The offense committed by an officer who corruptly claims and takes, as his fee, money, or other thing of value, that is not due, or more than is due, or before it is due

unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority); "the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty"

Silbentrennung

to ex·tor·tion

Türkische aussprache

tı îkstôrşın

Aussprache

/tə əkˈstôrsʜən/ /tə ɪkˈstɔːrʃən/