exaction
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/ɪɡˈzækʃn/
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/ɪɡˈzækʃn/
the act of forcing someone to give something
The government's exaction of taxes is necessary for funding public services.
政府征税对于资助公共服务是必要的。
the act of causing harm or suffering to someone
The villagers suffered under the exaction of the tyrannical ruler.
村民在暴君统治者的剥削下遭受苦难。