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exaction

/ɪɡˈzækʃn/noun

उच्चारण इग्ज़ैक्शन

ज़बरन वसूली, उगाही

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noun
  1. 1

    [U] formal

    the act of demanding and getting something, especially money, from somebody, often by force

    ज़बरन वसूली, उगाही

    • the exaction of heavy taxes from poor farmers
    • The zamindars were notorious for the exaction of rent.

    Synonyms extortion levying imposition collection

  2. 2

    [C] formal

    a sum of money that is demanded, especially unfairly

    (अनुचित रूप से) माँगी गई रकम, वसूली

    • The traders complained of illegal exactions at the toll gate.

    Synonyms levy tax toll

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