that extortion, in a large sense, signifies any oppression under colour of right; but that in a strict sense, it signifies the taking of money by any officer, by colour of his office, either where none at all is due, or not so much is due, or where it... The Justice of the Peace, and Parish Officer ..: Continued to the Present Time - Seite 285 von Richard Burn - 1797 Vollansicht -
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