Associations to the word «Exaction»
Noun
- Extortion
- Tyranny
- Imposition
- Oppression
- Rigor
- Peasantry
- Taxation
- Cruelty
- Due
- Levy
- Allegiance
- Dolan
- Injustice
- Clergy
- Excise
- Legate
- Plunder
- Tribute
- Porte
- Reparation
- Yoke
- Landlord
- Tithe
- Indulgence
- Sinai
- Tax
- Peasant
- Merchandise
- Lombardy
- Burden
- Tyrant
- Severity
- Nobles
- Immunity
- Outrage
- Taking
- Inconvenience
- Exertion
- Toll
- Sum
- Greed
- Princes
- Conqueror
- Ransom
- Tenant
- Revenue
- Insult
- Nobility
- Revolt
- Merchant
- Egyptian
- Payment
- Hastings
- Liability
- Fee
- Dominion
- Resentment
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
EXACTION, noun. 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.
EXACTION, noun. That which is exacted; a severe tribute; a fee, reward, or contribution, demanded or levied with severity or injustice.
Dictionary definition
EXACTION, noun. Act of demanding or levying by force or authority; "exaction of tribute"; "exaction of various dues and fees".
Wise words
Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite
surprised to be taken at his word.