Meaning & use
Exaction
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The action of demanding and forcibly obtaining money or another payment, especially unfairly or excessively.
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Villagers suffered under the lord's constant exaction of heavy taxes.
The report condemned the exaction of bribes by corrupt officials.
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Derives from the Latin 'exigere,' meaning to demand or enforce payment.
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