Meaning
extortion by public official
- The criminal offense of extortion or graft committed by a public official abusing their power.
In a sentence
Il funzionario pubblico è stato arrestato con l'accusa di concussione.
The public official was arrested on charges of extortion.
La legge punisce severamente la concussione per proteggere la trasparenza amministrativa.
The law severely punishes official extortion to protect administrative transparency.
L'imprenditore ha denunciato il magistrato per concussione dopo mesi di minacce.
The business owner reported the magistrate for extortion after months of threats.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| concussione | feminine · singular |
| concussioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal: primarily a legal and journalistic term in Italian criminal law.
- Unlike 'corruzione' (bribery where both parties agree), 'concussione' involves coercion by an official.