NOUN: "the act or practice of...[obtaining] money or other property from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power" Crossword Clue

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NOUN: "the act or practice of...[obtaining] money or other property from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. an exorbitant charge
2. the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

INTIMIDATION (noun)
1. the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something
2. a communication that makes you afraid to try something
PRACTICE (noun)
1. translating an idea into action
2. a customary way of operation or behavior
PRACTICE (verb)
1. avail oneself to
2. learn by repetition

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