Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In an extorsive manner; by extortion.
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- adverb In an
extorsive manner;extortionately .
Etymologies
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extorsive + -ly
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Examples
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But admitting that the taking of bribes can be sanctified by their becoming the property of the Company, it may still be asked, For what end and purpose has the Company covenanted with Mr. Hastings that money taken extorsively shall belong to the Company?
The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 10 (of 12) Edmund Burke 1763
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