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.
政府の税金徴収は公共サービスの資金調達に必要です。
the act of causing harm or suffering to someone
The villagers suffered under the exaction of the tyrannical ruler.
村人たちは専制君主の圧政に苦しんでいました。