EXACTION Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word exaction. (close relations)
Definition of EXACTION
Best Alternative Words for EXACTION
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| claim | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an assertion of a right (as to money or property) • an assertion that something is true or factual • demand for something as rightful or due • an informal right to something • an established or recognized right • a demand verb • assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing • demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to • ask for legally or make a legal claim to, as of debts, for example • lay claim to; as of an idea • take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs | ||||||||
| coercion | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of compelling by force of authority • using force to cause something to occur | ||||||||
| demand | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an urgent or peremptory request • the ability and desire to purchase goods and services • required activity • the act of demanding • a condition requiring relief verb • request urgently and forcefully • require as useful, just, or proper • claim as due or just • lay legal claim to • summon to court • ask to be informed of | ||||||||
| extortion | nounn | |||||||
noun • an exorbitant charge • unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority) • the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence) | ||||||||
| imposition | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo) • an uncalled-for burden | ||||||||
| levy | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a charge imposed and collected • the act of drafting into military service verb • impose and collect • cause to assemble or enlist in military | ||||||||
| requirement | nounn | |||||||
noun • required activity • anything indispensable • something that is required in advance | ||||||||
