Both Uses of
extortion
in
The Idiot
- I am quite aware that his money is his own, and that my action—As much like an attempt at extortion.†
Chpt 2.2 *
- I wish to say this quite plainly, because the prince hinted a while ago that I too thought it an attempt at robbery and extortion.†
Chpt 2.9
Definition:
obtaining something by threat
or:
charging unfair prices of someone who has little choice
or:
charging unfair prices of someone who has little choice