Protection money

Noun

Definitions

1.NounMoney paid, especially at regular intervals, to criminals or to corrupt officials who threaten to cause harm to the payer or to his or her business if the money is not paid.

Synonyms

protection protection racket tribute caution money ransom conduct money hush money gate money riot money bribe rent money security deposit

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