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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

The author does not favour the exaction of a penalty for the dealer's lead out of turn.

From Bridge; its Principles and Rules of Play with Illustrative Hands and the Club Code of Bridge Laws by J.B. (Joseph Bowne) Elwell




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