exaction meaning

Definition of exaction

1. act of demanding or levying by force or authority
   • exaction of tribute
   • exaction of various dues and fees

   Type of: demand

   Kinds: extortion

   Related forms: exact

How to pronounce exaction

exaction is pronounced /ɪɡˈzækʃən/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with exaction

• attraction
• abstraction
• fraction
• reaction
• satisfaction
• faction
• inaction
• contraction
• diffraction
• distraction
• interaction
• transaction
• dissatisfaction
• traction
• extraction
• infraction
• retraction
• subtraction
• liquefaction