Definition of Exploitation and/vs Extortion

I first posted the definition of exploitation and then the one for extortion. Exploitation, apparently, is usually putting someone at unfair advantage for selfish reasons, against another person. Extortion is, interestingly, the use of ones "official position" to commit an illegal deed. I suppose that would include kidnapping. It is also using intimidation and official position against others.

ex·ploi·ta·tion (ksploi-tshn)
n.
1. The act of employing to the greatest possible advantage: exploitation of copper deposits.
2. Utilization of another person or group for selfish purposes: exploitation of unwary consumers.
3. An advertising or a publicity program.

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1. (DOD only) Taking full advantage of success in military operations, following up initial gains, and making permanent the temporary effects already achieved.
2. Taking full advantage of any information that has come to hand for tactical, operational, or strategic purposes.
3. An offensive operation that usually follows a successful attack and is designed to disorganize the enemy in depth. See also attack; pursuit.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
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ex·tor·tion (k-stôrshn)
n.
1. The act or an instance of extorting.
2. Illegal use of one's official position or powers to obtain property, funds, or patronage.
3. An excessive or exorbitant charge.
4. Something extorted.

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ex·tortion·ary (-sh-nr) adj.
ex·tortion·ist, ex·tortion·er n.

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extortion [ɪkˈstɔːʃən]
n
the act of securing money, favours, etc. by intimidation or violence; blackmail
extortioner , extortionist n
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