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Extortionary

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ex·tor·tion  (k-stôrshn)
n.
1. The act or an instance of extorting.
2. Illegal use of one's official position or powers to obtain property, funds, or patronage.
3. An excessive or exorbitant charge.
4. Something extorted.
ex·tortion·ary (-sh-nr) adj.
ex·tortion·ist, ex·tortion·er n.
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And he helpfully reminds us that the original "restraint of trade" consisted in exorbitant, and sometimes extortionary, road and canal tolls that inhibited the development of "free trade.
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