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Synonyms for exaction

Grammar : Noun
Spell : ig-zak-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ɪgˈzæk ʃən

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Définition of exaction

Origin :
  • late 14c., from French exaction, from Latin exactionem (nominative exactio) "a driving out; supervision; exaction; a tax, tribute, impost," noun of action from past participle stem of exigere (see exact (adj.)).
  • noun demand
Example sentences :
  • The Indians were triumphant, but not a whit the less inclined to obstinacy and exaction.
  • Extract from : « The Scalp Hunters » by Mayne Reid
  • You mean that if he should be—what you ask me about—your exaction would then be modified?
  • Extract from : « The Outcry » by Henry James
  • It may be said that the exaction of damages comes to the same thing.
  • Extract from : « The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) » by John Morley
  • That we would leave the seventh year, and the exaction of every debt.
  • Extract from : « The Astronomy of the Bible » by E. Walter Maunder
  • Look at Normandy, freed from misrule and exaction, in peace and order.
  • Extract from : « The Caged Lion » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • Thus, when they complained that the exaction amounted to 9l.
  • Extract from : « Ireland Under the Tudors, Vol. II (of 3) » by Richard Bagwell
  • To-day he falls an easy victim to injustice, intrigue and exaction.
  • Extract from : « Indo-China and Its Primitive People » by Henry Baudesson
  • Nor is the tithe any longer the only exaction demanded by the Prophet.
  • Extract from : « Under the Prophet in Utah » by Frank J. Cannon and Harvey J. O'Higgins
  • He would come with his hands shaking, ready to be cruel in the exaction of his rights.
  • Extract from : « A Bed of Roses » by W. L. George
  • Nor was this exaction unreasonable in view of the emergency.
  • Extract from : « Beacon Lights of History, Volume II » by John Lord

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