EXTORTION NOTE Meaning and
Definition
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An "extortion note" refers to a written or typed document that typically contains a demand for money or other valuables, issued by an individual or a group who intends to obtain the requested items through coercion and intimidation. It serves as a tool employed by extortionists to convey their threats and ultimatums to the victim.
The content of an extortion note typically includes explicit details about the proposed crime, the consequences of non-compliance, and instructions on how to deliver the demanded goods, usually in a clandestine manner. These notes are designed to instill fear and manipulate the victim into complying with the extortionist's demands.
Extortion notes can vary in their level of sophistication, ranging from handwritten letters, typewritten documents, or even electronically generated messages including emails, text messages, or social media messages. In some instances, the note might be accompanied by other forms of evidence, such as compromising photographs or videos, further intensifying the threat.
Law enforcement agencies and experts in criminal behavior categorize extortion notes as a form of individual or organized crime. Perpetrators can be motivated by financial gain, personal vendettas, or coercive control over individuals or businesses. Consequently, extortion notes are often considered as significant criminal evidence in investigations, where experts analyze the writing style, language patterns, and any other unique characteristics to potentially identify or profile the culprits involved.
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Etymology of EXTORTION NOTE
The word "extortion" originates from the Latin term "extortio", which is derived from the verb "extorquere". "Extorquere" is a combination of the prefix "ex", meaning "out of" or "away from", and the verb "torquere", meaning "to twist" or "to turn".
The word "note" comes from the Latin term "nota", which means "mark" or "sign". It is thought to have originated from the Latin verb "notāre", meaning "to mark" or "to note".
When these two words are combined into the phrase "extortion note", it refers to a written document or message used in an act of extortion, typically demanding money or something of value from the recipient under the threat of harm or damage.
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