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exaction

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/ɪɡˈzækʃən/ English

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  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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