exaction
noun
ex·ac·tion ig-ˈzak-shən 
1
a
: the act or process of exacting
b
: extortion
2
: something exacted
especially : a fee, reward, or contribution demanded or levied with severity or injustice
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web That bizarre approach lent itself to a Fincher-esque level of exaction while prompting interesting artistic questions. 
David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2020 Command of an army division could be purchased for $2 million, whereupon the buyer might recoup his investment with exactions from the civilian population. Andrew Cockburn, Harper's magazine, 10 June 2019
David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2020 Command of an army division could be purchased for $2 million, whereupon the buyer might recoup his investment with exactions from the civilian population. Andrew Cockburn, Harper's magazine, 10 June 2019 Word History
Etymology
Middle English exaccioun, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French exaccion, borrowed from Latin exāctiōn-, exāctiō "driving out, demanding of payment," from exigere "to drive out, enforce payment of or the performance of (a task)" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at exact entry 1
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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