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exactions

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun exaction has 1 sense
  1. exaction - act of demanding or levying by force or authority; "exaction of tribute"; "exaction of various dues and fees"
    --1 is a kind of
    demand
    --1 has particulars: extortion
    Derived form: verb exact1

Definitions from the Web

Exactions

Descriptions:

  • Exactions can refer to unreasonable demands or oppressive requirements imposed by someone with authority.
  • In legal terms, exactions are the act of exacting or demanding something, generally in the form of payment or services.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The corrupt official subjected the population to various exactions, extorting money from them for personal gain.
  2. The residents protested against the exaction of exorbitant fees imposed by the local government.
  3. The court deemed the landlord's exactions as unfair and ordered swift restitution to the tenants.
  4. Exactions in the form of tolls were imposed on travelers crossing the newly built bridge.

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