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exaction

ex·ac·tion [ ig záksh'n ] (plural ex·ac·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. act of demanding and obtaining something: the act of forcing somebody to give something, especially payment

2. unfair demand: an unfair or excessive demand for something, especially money ( formal )

3. payment obtained by force: a sum of money that has been forcibly demanded and obtained ( formal )

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