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exaction

noun

/ɪɡˈzækʃən/

Meaning

the act of demanding or obtaining something, especially unfairly

The peasants suffered under the king's heavy exactions.

demand, levy, imposition, extortion

gift, offering, exemption

heavy exaction, unfair exaction, exaction of taxes, royal exaction

A plan, aim, or purpose behind an action.

a soft sweet fruit that is purple or green on the outside and has many small seeds

a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural...

A difficult or challenging situation that tests one's endurance

The act of changing direction or being distracted; an activity that entertains.

a steady intent look; to look steadily and intently in a particular direction