Hawaii Notary Public Practice Exam

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What is the term for "the wresting of anything of value from the other"?

Theft
Robbery
Extortion
Fraud

The correct answer is: Extortion

The term for "the wresting of anything of value from the other" is best defined as extortion. Extortion involves obtaining something of value, such as money or property, through coercion or threats. The significant aspect of extortion is the use of intimidation, threats of harm, or the unlawful threat of exposing information to compel someone to relinquish their property or rights. This distinguishes it from the other terms provided. While theft refers to unlawfully taking someone else's property without their consent, it does not necessarily involve threats or coercion. Robbery is the act of taking property from a person through force or the threat of force, making it more aggressive than extortion. Fraud involves deception to gain something of value and does not inherently include the element of coercion that extortion does. Therefore, extortion accurately captures the essence of wresting something of value through coercive means.