exaction

Definition of Exaction in English :

1. exaction

act of demanding or levying by force or authority

Example Sentences:
'exaction of tribute'
'exaction of various dues and fees'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Exaction

noun

1.

the act or an instance of exacting, esp money

2.

an excessive or harsh demand, esp for money; extortion

3.

a sum or payment exacted

noun

1.

an exacting, as of money, time, etc.

2.

an excessive demand; extortion

3.

an exacted fee, tax, etc.

n.

1.

a. The act of exacting.

b. Excessive or unjust demand; extortion.

2. Something exacted.