HyperDic: exaction

English > 1 sense of the word exaction:
NOUNactexactionact of demanding or levying by force or authority
exaction > pronunciation
Soundsihgzae'kshahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > exaction: 1 sense > noun 1, act
MeaningAct of demanding or levying by force or authority.
Examples
  • "exaction of tribute"
  • "exaction of various dues and fees"
Narrowerextortionunjust / unjust / unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority)
BroaderdemandThe act of demanding
Spanishconcusión, exacción, extorsión
Catalanexacció
Verbsexactclaim as due or just

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