Definition of exactions Exactions
/ɪgzæˈkʃʌnz/ - [igzakshunz] -
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What does exactions mean?
Wiktionary 
- exactions (Noun)
Plural of exaction.
Part of speech
🔤- exactions, noun, plural of exaction.
WordNet
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| exaction - act of demanding or levying by force or authority; "exaction of tribute"; "exaction of various dues and fees" | ||
| demand the act of demanding; "the kidnapper's exorbitant demands for money" | ||
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Wiktionary
- exaction (Noun)
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. - exaction (Noun)
That which is exacted; a severe tribute; a fee, reward, or contribution, demanded or levied with severity or injustice.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- exaction (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. - exaction (n.)
That which is exacted; a severe tribute; a fee, reward, or contribution, demanded or levied with severity or injustice.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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exaction
The practice of extorting money or other property.
Part of speech
🔤- exaction, noun, singular of exactions.
