| 释义 |
ex·tor·tion
\]shən\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English extorsioun, extorcioun, from Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French extorsion, extortion, from Medieval Latin extorsion-, extorsio, extortion-, extortio, from Late Latin extortion-, extortio torture, from Latin extortus (past participle of extorquēre) + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : the act or practice of extorting especially money or other property; specifically : the offense committed by an official who practices extortion
2. : something that is extorted; especially : a gross overcharge |