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exaction
exaction definition
ex·ac·tion (eg zak′s̸hən, ig-)
noun
- an exacting, as of money, time, etc.
- an excessive demand; extortion
- an exacted fee, tax, etc.
Etymology: ME < OFr < L exactio
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