-kshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English exaccioun, from Latin exaction-, exactio, from exactus + -ion-, -io -ion
1.
a. : the act or process of exacting : compulsion to furnish : a levying especially by force
the exaction of tribute
exaction of various dues and fees
b. : the levying or demanding of some benefit (as a fee or gratuity) that is not lawfully or properly due : extortion
the exactions of dishonest officials who demand fees to perform their sworn duty
2. : something exacted ; usually : a fee, reward, or contribution demanded or levied with severity or injustice