лихои́мство

nounneuterinanimateuncountablevery rarely used (#40507)

1.
(rare) extortion, bribe-taking, venality
Чино́вника обвини́ли в лихои́мстве.
The official was accused of taking bribes.
archaic; of officials abusing their position
2.
(rare) usury, profiteering
Он разбогате́л лихои́мством.
He grew rich by usury.
archaic

Examples

За лихоимство его лишили должности.
He was removed from office for extortion.
Древние законы строго карали лихоимство.
Ancient laws punished extortion severely.
Лихоимство чиновника раскрыли после проверки.
The official's extortion was uncovered after an inspection.