Word
Exaction
How many syllables?
3 Syllables
How it's divided?
ex-ac-tion
Definition
- n. - The act of demanding with authority, and compelling to
pay or yield; compulsion to give or furnish; a levying by force; a
driving to compliance; as, the exaction to tribute or of obedience;
hence, extortion.
- n. - That which is exacted; a severe tribute; a fee, reward,
or contribution, demanded or levied with severity or injustice.
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