exaction

English

/ɪɡˈzækʃən/

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

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English exaccion derived from Middle French exaction derived from Latin exāctiō.

Origin

Latin

exāctiō

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