extortion in the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary

Translations for extortion in the English»Italian Dictionary

extortion [Brit ɪkˈstɔːʃ(ə)n, ɛkˈstɔːʃ(ə)n, Am ɪkˈstɔrʃ(ə)n] N LAW

extortion

estorsione f

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estorsione

extortion

Mafia

The Sicilian Mafia (also known as Cosa Nostra) underwent a period of great development after World War II, creating an alternative power base that was partly complementary to that of the State. Starting off in illegal activities such as extortion and money-lending, it then took control of the construction industry and the allocation of public contracts, finally taking over drug trafficking, which brought it massive income. The power of the Mafia is all concentrated at the top (a strict hierarchy of families) and it is distinguished by its strong ties to and complicity with the people with political power.

Camorra

Widespread in Naples and Campania, this is not a single criminal organization, but a collection of groups (families) which often fight each other for control of criminal activities. It goes back to the 16th century and has practised extortion for centuries, blackmailing small businesses in Naples. After World War II, and above all in the 1980s, it began to control drug dealing and arms trafficking, prostitution and the allocation of public contracts, developing links with politicians and gaining ever-increasing control over the Naples area.

extortion in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for extortion in the English»Italian Dictionary

extortion [ɪks·ˈtɔ:r·ʃən] N

extortion

estorsione f

that's sheer extortion!

questo è un furto!

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extortion Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

that's sheer extortion!

questo è un furto!

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

By 1996 there were a registered total of 17,169 cases of extortion.

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He frames the new universal toleration as a means of removing all ambiguity and extortion.

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This protection service is a form of extortion.

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Motorcycle taxis were previously unregulated, and subject to extortion by organized crime gangs.

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In 1808, he lost his assignment, and formed a band of outlaws with gamblers and unruly "gokenin", engaging in extortion and other activities.

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During the same period, violent criminal groups often took over state enterprises, clearing the way by assassinations or extortion.

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However, the woman who made the claims was subsequently charged with extortion in her own country.

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In the late 1930s, the extortion racket was busted by law enforcement.

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In addition, invaluable secrets provided by the avvisi could be used in extortion or allowing individuals to influence prices at market.

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He had been imprisoned five years before because of other crimes (drug trade, extortion).

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