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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BlackmailBlackmail - Wikipedia

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   Blackmail is the use of threat to prevent another from engaging in a lawful occupation and writing libelous letters or letters that provoke a breach of the peace, as well as use of intimidation for purposes of collecting an unpaid debt.

2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › blackmailBLACKMAIL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the act of getting money from people or forcing them to do something by threatening to tell a secret of theirs or to harm them: If you are in a position of authority, any weakness leaves you open to blackmail. Fewer examples. I don't believe she would ever stoop to bribery or blackmail. They were found guilty of blackmail and sent to prison.

3. www.criminalcodehelp.ca › offences › againstExtortion or Blackmail Laws in Canada | Criminal Code Help - CCH

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   Extortion (Blackmail): An Indictable Offence. If you have been charged with a crime in Canada, you should consult with a criminal defence lawyer in your area. QUICK TAKEAWAY. Extortion is commonly known as blackmail and can come in many different forms.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › blackmailBlackmail Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of BLACKMAIL is a tribute anciently exacted on the Scottish border by plundering chiefs in exchange for immunity from pillage. How to use blackmail in a sentence.

5. legaldictionary.net › blackmailBlackmail - Definition, Examples, Cases, Processes

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   With blackmail, a person threatens to reveal personal information instead of using threats of harm or destruction. Though there is a difference between blackmail and extortion, the law considers both criminal acts.

6. www.reputation.ca › is-blackmail-illegal-canadaIs Blackmail Illegal in Canada? Everything You Need to Know

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   Is blackmail illegal in Canada, and what can blackmail potentially do to your reputation? In this article, we'll answer those questions and more.

7. legalvision.com.au › someone-tries-blackmailWhat Is Blackmail? | LegalVision

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   Blackmail is the act of threatening to harm someone or someone’s reputation and where one person makes a demand on another person for specified property. The threat is normally accompanied by a threat or force and typically involves a monetary figure and benefits the blackmailer.