exaction (redirected from exactions)

ex·ac·tion  (g-zkshn)

n.

1.

a. The act of exacting.

b. Excessive or unjust demand; extortion.

2. Something exacted.

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exaction [ɪgˈzækʃən]

n

1. the act or an instance of exacting, esp money

2. an excessive or harsh demand, esp for money; extortion

3. (Business / Commerce) a sum or payment exacted

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

exaction - act of demanding or levying by force or authority; "exaction of tribute"; "exaction of various dues and fees" demand - the act of demanding; "the kidnapper's exorbitant demands for money" extortion - unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority); "the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty"

Translations

exaction [ɪgˈzækʃən] N → exacción f

exaction

n

(= act, of money) → Eintreiben nt; (of promises) → Abverlangen nt; (of obedience) → Fordern nt

(= money exacted) → Forderung f; (= excessive demand) → überzogene Forderung