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exaction
n. extortion, act of demanding or requiring more than is reasonable


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exaction
Noun
1. act of demanding or levying by force or authority; "exaction of tribute"; "exaction of various dues and fees"
(hypernym) demand
(hyponym) extortion
(derivation) demand, exact



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exaction (f)
n. exaction, act of demanding or requiring more than is reasonable, extortion

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

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exaction
n.
1. compelling to pay or yield
زيادہ ستاني, اخذ بے جا, دست درازي, استحصال بالجبر
2. that which is exacted
رسوم, خراج, محصول, ابواب, دھونس
exaction of rent
زيادہ طلبي لگان
compulsory exaction
اخذ بالجبر

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