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exaction

exac·tion

UK/ɪɡˈzækʃən/ US/ɪˈɡzækʃʌn/ uncommon

noun

1.

act of demanding or levying by force or authority

  • “exaction of tribute”
  • “exaction of various dues and fees”

Origin

From Middle English exaccioun, exaccion, from Middle French exaction, from Old French, from Latin exāctiō.

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