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Exaction

/ɪɡˈzækʃən/

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

📖 Definitions of "Exaction"

noun
  1. 1

    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"

  2. 2

    Extortion.

  3. 3

    That which is exacted; a severe tribute; a fee, reward, or contribution, demanded or levied with severity or injustice.

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