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exaction

/ɪɡˈzækʃən/ · noun

Meaning

  1. The act of demanding with authority, and compelling to pay or yield; compulsion to give or furnish; a levying by force
  2. Extortion.
  3. That which is exacted; a severe tribute; a fee, reward, or contribution, demanded or levied with severity or injustice.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

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