exaction

n. 勒索, 苛求, 强索之物 [法] 勒索, 榨取, 强取

发音

/ɪɡˈzækʃən/

词形变化

exactions 复数 exactions

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The act of demanding with authority, and compelling to pay or yield; compulsion to give or furnish; a levying by force

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    the exaction to tribute or of obedience

  2. 2.

    extortion.

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  3. 3.

    That which is exacted; a severe tribute; a fee, reward, or contribution, demanded or levied with severity or injustice.

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词汇关系

名词

上位词 1

demand

下位词 1

extortion

词源

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

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