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33 Post author: TimFreeman 19 May 2011 05:09PM

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Comment author: timtyler 20 May 2011 05:21:32PM 2 points [-]

I see no way of definitionally distinguishing extortion from other, less objectionable negotiating stances.

Well, a simple way would be to use the legal definition of extortion. That should at least help prevent house fires, kidnapping, broken windows and violence.

...but a better definition should not be too difficult - for instance: the set of "offers" which you would rather not be presented with.