Exaction: meaning, definitions and examples

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exaction

[ ɪgˈzækʃ(ə)n ]

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government

The action of demanding and obtaining something from someone, especially a payment or tribute.

Synonyms

demand, extortion, levy, tribute

Examples of usage

Exaction of taxes is necessary for the functioning of the government.
The exaction of unreasonable fees from citizens led to protests.
The exaction of bribes from businesses is considered corruption.
The exaction of tolls on roads is a common practice in many countries.
Officials were accused of exaction of illegal payments.

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legal

The action of taking something by force or coercion.

Synonyms

coercion, compulsion, force, intimidation

Examples of usage

The exaction of confession by torture is prohibited by international law.
The exaction of property by threat of violence is a criminal offense.
The exaction of labor from workers without compensation is exploitation.
Exaction of evidence through intimidation is a violation of human rights.
Exaction of compliance through fear is unethical.

Translations

Translations of the word "exaction" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exigência

🇮🇳 उगाही

🇩🇪 Erpressung

🇮🇩 pemungutan

🇺🇦 вимога

🇵🇱 egzekucja

🇯🇵 取り立て

🇫🇷 exaction

🇪🇸 exacción

🇹🇷 zorla alma

🇰🇷 징수

🇸🇦 ابتزاز

🇨🇿 vymáhání

🇸🇰 vymáhanie

🇨🇳 勒索

🇸🇮 izterjava

🇮🇸 innheimta

🇰🇿 талап ету

🇬🇪 გამოძალვა

🇦🇿 tələb

🇲🇽 exacción

Word origin

The word 'exaction' originated from the Latin word 'exactionem', which means a demand or exaction. It has been used in English since the late 14th century. Originally, it referred to the action of demanding payment or tribute, especially by a government authority. Over time, the term has also come to be associated with the idea of taking something by force or coercion, often in a legal or ethical context.