Exaction

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzækʃən/

Definitions of exaction

noun the act or process of demanding and obtaining something from someone, especially a payment or service

Example Sentences

A1 The exaction of taxes is necessary for funding public services.

A2 The exaction of a toll fee is required to use the highway.

B1 The exaction of penalties for late payments is common in business contracts.

B2 The exaction of fines for breaking the law is a deterrent for criminal behavior.

C1 The exaction of tribute from conquered territories was a common practice in ancient empires.

C2 The exaction of unreasonable fees by the company led to a class action lawsuit.

Examples of exaction in a Sentence

formal The exaction of taxes by the government is necessary for funding public services.

informal I can't believe the exaction on my paycheck this month!

slang The exaction on that fine was outrageous!

figurative The exaction of emotional labor from employees is a common issue in many workplaces.

Grammatical Forms of exaction

• past tense: exacted
• plural: exactions
• comparative: more exacting
• superlative: most exacting
• present tense: exacts
• future tense: will exact
• perfect tense: have exacted
• continuous tense: is exacting
• singular: exaction
• positive degree: exact
• infinitive: to exact
• gerund: exacting
• participle: exacting

Origin and Evolution of exaction

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'exaction' originated from the Latin word 'exactionem', which means a demanding or exacting.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'exaction' evolved to refer to the act of demanding or extracting something, especially money or services, often oppressively or unjustly.