exaction

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/ɪɡˈzækʃən/

Definition of exaction

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noun

(countable, uncountable)The act of demanding with authority, and compelling to pay or yield; compulsion to give or furnish; a levying by force

“the exaction to tribute or of obedience”

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noun

(countable, uncountable)The act of demanding with authority, and compelling to pay or yield; compulsion to give or furnish; a levying by force

“the exaction to tribute or of obedience”
(countable, uncountable)extortion.
(countable, uncountable)That which is exacted; a severe tribute; a fee, reward, or contribution, demanded or levied with severity or injustice.

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From Middle English exaccioun, exaccion, from Middle French exaction, from Old French, from Latin exāctiō.

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