Exaction

noun

/ɪɡˈzækʃən/

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounThe 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.nounExtortion.

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

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