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extortive — extort ► VERB ▪ obtain by force, threats, or other unfair means. DERIVATIVES extorter noun extortion noun extortioner noun extortionist noun extortive adjective. ORIGIN Latin extorquere, from torquere twist … English terms dictionary
extortive — adjective see extort … New Collegiate Dictionary
extortive — adj. characterized by blackmail, characterized by taking money from others through violence or threats … English contemporary dictionary
extortive — ex·tort·ive … English syllables
extortive — ikˈstȯrd.iv, (ˈ)ek|s adjective : of, relating to, or using extortion : extortionate … Useful english dictionary
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Scheidler v. National Organization for Women (2006) — SCOTUSCase Litigants=Scheidler v. National Organization for Women, Inc. ArgueDate=November 30 ArgueYear=2005 DecideDate=February 28 DecideYear=2006 FullName=Joseph Scheidler, et al. v. National Organization for Women, Inc., et al. USVol=547… … Wikipedia
ex|tor|sive — «ehk STR v», adjective. = extortive. (Cf. ↑extortive) … Useful english dictionary
extort — transitive verb Etymology: Latin extortus, past participle of extorquēre to wrench out, extort, from ex + torquēre to twist more at torture Date: 15th century to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power ; wring; also … New Collegiate Dictionary
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