exaction

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \ig-ˈzak-shən\
- /ɪɡ.ˈzæk.ʃn̩/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ig-ˈzak-shən\

Definitions of exaction word

noun exaction The action of demanding and obtaining something from someone, especially a payment or service. 1
noun exaction obtaining by extortion 1
noun exaction the act or an instance of exacting, esp money 0
noun exaction an excessive or harsh demand, esp for money; extortion 0
noun exaction a sum or payment exacted 0
noun exaction an exacting, as of money, time, etc. 0

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Parts of speech for Exaction

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adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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exaction popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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Synonyms for exaction

noun exaction

demand — If one thing demands another, the first needs the second in order to happen or be dealt with successfully.
call — a demand for redeemable bonds or shares to be presented for repayment
charge — If you charge someone an amount of money, you ask them to pay that amount for something that you have sold to them or done for them.
claim — If you say that someone claims that something is true, you mean they say that it is true but you are not sure whether or not they are telling the truth.
contribution — If you make a contribution to something, you do something to help make it successful or to produce it.

All 12 Synonyms of exaction

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