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exaction

DEFINITIONS OF: exaction

1

n act of demanding or levying by force or authority

“exaction of tribute”
“exaction of various dues and fees”
Types:
extortion
unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority)
Type of:
demand
the act of demanding
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