Definitions

1. noun

The act of taking or obtaining something by force, fraud, or other illegal means; extortion.

“The corrupt government official demanded an exaction from local business owners.”

2. noun

A formal or official requirement or demand.

“The new tax law imposed an exaction on companies with significant profits.”

3. noun

A condition or situation that requires or demands something.

“The exaction of the high altitude made climbing the mountain challenging.”

4. noun

A severe or excessive demand or requirement.

“The teacher’s exaction of homework from students was unfair.”

5. noun

The act of extracting or obtaining something, especially money, by force or under threat.

“The kidnapper demanded an exaction from the victim’s family.”

6. verb

To extract or obtain something, especially money, by force or under threat.

“The police had to exaction the ransom from the kidnapper’s hideout.”

7. noun

A charge or tax imposed on something.

“The exaction on the imported goods was high.”