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exaction

[ig-zak-shuhn] / ɪgˈzæk ʃən /


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Other areas of technology that Australia sees as critical include advanced cyber security, communications, mineral exaction, autonomous vehicles and novel antibiotics.

From Reuters • Nov. 16, 2021

It does not, however, control whether an exaction is within Congress’ power to tax.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2012

It does not, however, control whether an exaction is within Congress' power to tax.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 3, 2012

“We need not here decide the precise point at which an exaction becomes so punitive that the taxing power does not authorize it,” Chief Justice Roberts wrote, all but guaranteeing a flood of new litigation.

From New York Times • Jun. 29, 2012

Sorehon, sōr′hon, n. an ancient Irish exaction of a lord from a freeholder or tenant.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various




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