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Exaction

Exaction Meaning & Definition
Exaction Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Exaction?

[n] act of demanding or levying by force or authority; "exaction of tribute"; "exaction of various dues and fees"

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See Also | demand | extortion

Exaction In Webster's Dictionary

\Ex*ac"tion\, n. [L. exactio: cf. F. exaction.] 1. 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. Take away your exactions from my people. --Ezek. xlv. 9. Daily new exactions are devised. --Shak. Illegal exactions of sheriffs and officials. --Bancroft. 2. That which is exacted; a severe tribute; a fee, reward, or contribution, demanded or levied with severity or injustice. --Daniel.

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