Italian word
concussione
extortion by a public official (inducing someone to pay through abuse of office)
Looks like
concussion
extortion by public official
⚠️ The trap
In Italian criminal law, 'concussione' is a serious crime where a public official exploits their position to extort money. English 'concussion' is a medical term for head trauma. Despite the similar spelling, these words are completely unrelated in meaning.
To say "extortion by public official" in Italian:
concussione
"concussione" in English means:
extortion by a public official (inducing someone to pay through abuse of office)
Example
"Il funzionario è stato condannato per concussione."
"The official was convicted of extorting money through abuse of office."
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