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.
政府徵稅對於資助公共服務是必要的。
the act of causing harm or suffering to someone
The villagers suffered under the exaction of the tyrannical ruler.
村民在暴君統治者的剝削下遭受苦難。