exaction
[ ig-zak-shuhn ]
/ ɪgˈzæk ʃən /
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noun
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Origin of exaction
OTHER WORDS FROM exaction
non·ex·ac·tion, nounWords nearby exaction
exacerbation, exact, exacta, exact differential, exacting, exaction, exactitude, exactly, exact science, exacum, exaggerate
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exaction
/ (ɪɡˈzækʃən) /
noun
the act or an instance of exacting, esp money
an excessive or harsh demand, esp for money; extortion
a sum or payment exacted
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