What does exaction mean?
Exaction means The act of demanding with authority, and compelling to pay or yield; compulsion to give or furnish; a levying by force.
Exaction
/ɪɡˈzækʃən/ · noun
Meaning
The act of demanding with authority, and compelling to pay or yield; compulsion to give or furnish; a levying by force.
Definitions by Sense
- The act of demanding with authority, and compelling to pay or yield; compulsion to give or furnish; a levying by force
- extortion.
- That which is exacted; a severe tribute; a fee, reward, or contribution, demanded or levied with severity or injustice.
Example Sentences
the exaction to tribute or of obedience
Synonyms for exaction
Antonyms for exaction
Related Words
Word Forms
- exactions
Usage Notes
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How do you use exaction in a sentence?
the exaction to tribute or of obedience
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