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exaction (s) (noun), exactions (pl)
1. The instance of a harsh demand: The kidnappers required an exaction of a million Euros from the couple before returning their daughter.
2. A set price charged for a service or privilege: In order to become a member of the selected group, an exaction was levied.
This entry is located in the following units: ag-, agen-, act-, agi-, agit- (page 8) -tion (page 11)
(Latin: talis, "such like" or "such"; talio, "punishment equal in severity to the wrong that occasioned it" or "exaction of payment or payment in kind")