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Exaction

Definition:

Exaction refers to the act of demanding or extracting something, especially in an unjust or oppressive manner. It can also relate to the amount of money or services required to be paid or provided.

Examples:

Noun:

• The corrupt official engaged in exactions, extorting money from innocent citizens.
• The exaction of excessive taxes burdened the struggling business owners.

Verb:

• The dictator exactions his power by forcing the population to comply with his ruthless demands.
• The landlord exactions unreasonable rent from his tenants.

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