exaction
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ɪɡˈzækʃən/
Noun

exaction

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