Ex-ăc'tion, n.

(egz-ăk'/shun), n. [Lat. exactio, from exigere; Fr. & Pr. exaction, Sp. exaccion, It. esazione.] 1. The act of demanding with authority, and compelling to pay or yield; authoritative demand; a levying by force; a driving to compliance; as, the exaction of tribute or of obedience; hence, extortion. “Illegal exactions of sheriffs and officials.” Bancroft. Daily new exactions are devised. Shak. Take away your exactions from my people. Ezek. xlv. 9. 2. That which is exacted; tribute; fees, rewards, or contributions, demanded or levied with severity or injustice.