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/ɪɡˈzækʃən/ · ex.a.ction
noun
- The act of demanding with authority, and compelling to pay or yield; compulsion to give or furnish; a levying by force. The government imposed a heavy exaction on the wealthy elite to fund public projects.
- Extortion. The corrupt official was accused of exaction from the small business owners.
- That which is exacted; a severe tribute; a fee, reward, or contribution, demanded or levied with severity or injustice. The exaction of taxes from the poor was a major source of discontent.
Did you know? The word 'exaction' has been used in various literary works, including Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice', where it refers to the forced payment of a debt.