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

Noun

Formal

1. the act of obtaining or demanding money as a right

2. 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"