Found 2 items, similar to Exaction.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: exaction exaction n : act of demanding or levying by force or authority; “exaction of tribute”; “exaction of various dues and fees”
English → English (gcide) Definition: Exaction Exaction \Ex*ac"tion\, n. [L. exactio: cf. F. exaction.] 1. 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. [1913 Webster] Take away your exactions from my people. --Ezek. xlv. 9. [1913 Webster] Daily new exactions are devised. --Shak. [1913 Webster] Illegal exactions of sheriffs and officials. --Bancroft. [1913 Webster] 2. That which is exacted; a severe tribute; a fee, reward, or contribution, demanded or levied with severity or injustice. --Daniel. [1913 Webster]