exaction

[ ig-zak-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of exacting; exact; extortion:

   the exactions of usury.

2. an amount or sum exacted.

exaction

/ ɪɡˈzækʃən /

noun

1. the act or an instance of exacting, esp money
2. an excessive or harsh demand, esp for money; extortion
3. a sum or payment exacted

Other Words From

• nonex·action noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of exaction¹

1350–1400; Middle English exactioun < Latin exāctiōn- (stem of exāctiō ) a demanding. See exact, -ion

Example Sentences

By statute and order the Central Authority had authorised compulsory detention for four hours and the exaction of a task of work.

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The violent altercation witnessed by Clameran's new valet, Joseph Dubois, had been caused by the exaction of this promise.

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But the stern customs of his people had made too severe an exaction of the feeble old man.

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How can he be fed, clothed, and warmed without the State making its existence felt by the exaction of a tithe?

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The allies no sooner obtained possession of central Europe than they outdid its recent master in every species of exaction.

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