Extortion vs. Bribery
Difference Between Extortion and Bribery
Extortion➦
Extortion is the practice of obtaining benefit through coercion. In most jurisdictions it is likely to constitute a criminal offense; the bulk of this article deals with such cases.
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Bribery➦
Bribery is defined by Black's Law Dictionary as the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of any item of value to influence the actions of an official, or other person, in charge of a public or legal duty. With regard to governmental operations, essentially, bribery is "Corrupt solicitation, acceptance, or transfer of value in exchange for official action." Gifts of money or other items of value which are otherwise available to everyone on an equivalent basis, and not for dishonest purposes, is not bribery.
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Extortion➦
the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats
he used bribery and extortion to build himself a huge, art-stuffed mansion
extortion rackets
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Bribery➦
the giving or offering of a bribe
a bribery scandal
his opponent had been guilty of bribery and corruption
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Extortion➦
Illegal use of one's official position or powers to obtain property, funds, or patronage.
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Bribery➦
The act or practice of offering, giving, or taking a bribe.
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Extortion➦
The act or an instance of extorting something, as by psychological pressure.
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Bribery➦
the making of illegal payment, or bribes, to persons in official positions as a means of influencing their decisions
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Extortion➦
An excessive or exorbitant charge.
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Bribery➦
(legal) the activity of giving, offering or accepting bribes
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Extortion➦
The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.
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Bribery➦
Robbery; extortion.
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Extortion➦
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.
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Bribery➦
The act or practice of giving or taking bribes; the act of influencing the official or political action of another by corrupt inducements.
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Extortion➦
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.
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Bribery➦
the practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage
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Extortion➦
That which is extorted or exacted by force.
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Extortion➦
an exorbitant charge
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Extortion➦
unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority);
the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty
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Extortion➦
the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)
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