exaction
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noun \ig-ˈzak-shən\Definition of EXACTION
2
: something exacted; especially : a fee, reward, or contribution demanded or levied with severity or injustice
First Known Use of EXACTION
15th century
Rhymes with EXACTION
abstraction, attraction, bolt-action, class action, compaction, contraction, cross action, detraction, diffraction, distraction, extraction, impaction, inaction, infraction, job action, live-action, olfaction, protraction, reaction, redaction, refraction, retraction, stop-action, subtraction, transaction
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