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The meaning of Exaction

Exaction – definition

noun

The action of demanding and obtaining something from someone, especially a payment.

Usage examples:

He supervised the exaction of tolls at various ports
noun

The act of demanding and getting something, sometimes using force or threats, or an example of this

Usage examples:

Exaction of any exaction of money or property was prohibited by law., these exactions sometimes led…

Exaction translation into English

Exaction: translate from English into Chinese

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苛求

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Afpersing, Knevelarij

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Exaction, Extorsion

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Forderung, Fordern, Eintreiben, Abverlangen

Exaction: translate from English into Hindi

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तक़ाज़ा, बलाद्ग्रहण, अनुरोध, मांग, बल से ग्रहण, ऐंठना, आहरण, बलपूर्वक ग्रहण

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Esazione, Estorsione

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강청, 수렴, 강제 징수금

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Взыскание, Вымогательство, Домогательство, Чрезмерный налог, Настоятельное требование

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Exacción

Word origin

late Middle English: from Latin exactio(n- ), from exigere ‘ascertain, perfect, enforce’ (see exact).

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Exaction – similar words

exact

ɪɡˈzækt

adjective

Not approximated in any way; precise.

Usage examples:

The exact details were still being worked out
verb

Demand and obtain (something) from someone.

Usage examples:

He exacted promises that another watergate would never be allowed to happen
adjective

In perfect detail; complete and correct

Usage examples:

The exact distance is 3.4 miles., do you have the exact time?, "is it 12 o’clock yet?" "it’s 12:03 …
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