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The act of demanding with authority, and compelling to pay or yield; compulsion to give or furnish; a levying by force / extortion.

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exaction

Source Word

exaction

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

countable uncountable

Japanese Meaning

権威をもって要求し、支払いや譲歩を強制する行為 / 強制徴収（強請）行為 / 暴力や権力を用いた徴収手段

The mayor's exaction of emergency fees sparked an outcry among residents.

市長による緊急手数料の強制的な徴収は住民の反発を招いた。

Sense（1）

the exaction to tribute or of obedience

Sense（2）

extortion.

Sense（3）

That which is exacted; a severe tribute; a fee, reward, or contribution, demanded or levied with severity or injustice.

exactions

（ plural ）