extortion
used in Hamlet, Prince of Denmark

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Definition

obtaining something by threat

or:

charging unfair prices of someone who has little choice

Or if thou hast uphoarded in thy life Extorted treasure in the womb of earth, For which, they say, you spirits oft walk in death, [The cock crows.
1.1 — Act 1 Scene 1 — Elsinore (78% in)

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