extortion

英 [ɪk'stɔːʃ(ə)n; ek-] 美[ɪk'stɔrʃən]

• n. 勒索；敲诈；强夺；被勒索的财物

1. an exorbitant charge

2. unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority);

"the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty"

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