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- Dictionaryex·ac·tion/iɡˈzakSHən/
noun
- 1. the action of demanding and obtaining something from someone, especially a payment or service: formal "he supervised the exaction of tolls at various ports"
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something, especially a sum of money, that is obtained from someone, sometimes using force or threats: The large exactions were such a burden that the people often lived in poverty. Fewer examples. The army continued a policy of forcible exaction of food from the villagers.
1. a. : the act or process of exacting. b. : extortion. 2. : something exacted. especially : a fee, reward, or contribution demanded or levied with severity or injustice. Examples of exaction in a Sentence.
Exaction definition: the act of exacting; extortion. See examples of EXACTION used in a sentence.
6 days ago · noun. act of demanding or levying by force or authority. “ exaction of tribute”. “ exaction of various dues and fees”. see more. see less. types: extortion. unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority)
Define exaction. exaction synonyms, exaction pronunciation, exaction translation, English dictionary definition of exaction. n. 1. a. The act of exacting. b. Excessive or unjust demand; extortion. 2. Something exacted. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth...
exaction in British English. (ɪɡˈzækʃən ) noun. 1. the act or an instance of exacting, esp money. 2. an excessive or harsh demand, esp for money; extortion. 3. a sum or payment exacted.
an act of making something bad happen to somebody. the exactions imposed by military law. Check pronunciation: exaction. Definition of exaction noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
