concussione

extortion, bribery by public official

noun kon-koos-SYOH-neh Rare

Origin: From Latin 'concussio' (a shaking, extortion).

Usage Note

Concussione in Italian law is a specific crime under Article 317 of the Penal Code: a public official who abuses their position to extract money or other benefits from a private citizen. It is distinct from corruzione (bribery, where both parties willingly participate) — in concussione the private party is coerced. It is one of the classic terms of Italian anti-corruption law.

Examples

"Il funzionario è stato accusato di concussione."

Natural Translation

The official was accused of extortion.

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