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sympodia (medicine) and extortion (sh)


sympodia (medicine)


sympodia
Condition characterised by union of the feet.

See: sirenomelia, sympus.

Origin: sym-+ G. Pous, foot


extortion (sh)




Unlawful exaction of money or property through intimidation or undue Exercise of authority.

It may include threats of physical harm, criminal prosecution, or public exposure. Some forms of threat, especially those made in Writing, are occasionally singled out for separate statutory treatment as blackmail. See also bribery.