exaction

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noun

  1. an exacting, as of money, time, etc.
  2. an excessive demand; extortion
  3. an exacted fee, tax, etc.

Origin: ME < OFr < L exactio

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noun
  1. a. The act of exacting.
    b. Excessive or unjust demand; extortion.
  2. Something exacted.

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