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pel

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Ok. I need some help finding the right word. It's driving me crazy!

If the mob or a similar, gang-like entity demands a percentage of any illegal business done by other people in their territory, what would that payment be called? I feel like there should be a word. The only thing I can think of is 'kickback', but I think of that as more of a bribe, which isn't exactly what I mean..

Either there's not really a word for it, or there's a really obvious word and I'm just being particularly dense.

Any ideas?

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Shakedown?

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Thanks for the responses, guys! Actually, I think cut probably fits in the best... hmm. I'll keep thinking about it. When it comes down to it, I'm probably just fixating on something minor so I can avoid writing the part I'm stuck on. :(

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