Definitions for exactionɪgˈzæk ʃən
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ex•ac•tionɪgˈzæk ʃən(n.)
the act of exacting; extortion:
the exactions of usury.
an amount or sum exacted.
Origin of exaction:
1350–1400; ME < L
Princeton's WordNet
exaction(noun)
act of demanding or levying by force or authority
"exaction of tribute"; "exaction of various dues and fees"
Wiktionary
exaction(Noun)
The act of demanding with authority, and compelling to pay or yield; compulsion to give or furnish; a levying by force; a driving to compliance; as, the exaction to tribute or of obedience; hence, extortion.
exaction(Noun)
That which is exacted; a severe tribute; a fee, reward, or contribution, demanded or levied with severity or injustice.
Webster Dictionary
Exaction(noun)
the act of demanding with authority, and compelling to pay or yield; compulsion to give or furnish; a levying by force; a driving to compliance; as, the exaction to tribute or of obedience; hence, extortion
Exaction(noun)
that which is exacted; a severe tribute; a fee, reward, or contribution, demanded or levied with severity or injustice
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