exaction

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun act of demanding or levying by force or authority

Etymology

From Middle English exaccioun, exaccion, from Middle French exaction, from Old French, from Latin exāctiō.

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