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exaction
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exaction
n.
extortion, act of demanding or requiring more than is reasonable
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Exaction
An exaction is a concept in real property law where a condition for development is imposed on a parcel of land that requires the developer to mitigate anticipated negative impacts of the development. Exactions are similar to impact fees, which are direct payments to local governments instead of conditions on development.
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exaction
Noun
1. act of demanding or levying by force or authority; "exaction of tribute"; "exaction of various dues and fees"
(hypernym) demand
(hyponym) extortion
(derivation) demand, exact
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exaction
nf.
exaction, act of demanding or requiring more than is reasonable, extortion
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Exaction
(n.)
The act of demanding with authority, and compelling to pay or yield; compulsion to give or furnish; a levying by force; a driving to compliance; as, the exaction to tribute or of obedience; hence, extortion.
The act of demanding with authority, and compelling to pay or yield; compulsion to give or furnish; a levying by force; a driving to compliance; as, the exaction to tribute or of obedience; hence, extortion.
(n.)
That which is exacted; a severe tribute; a fee, reward, or contribution, demanded or levied with severity or injustice.
That which is exacted; a severe tribute; a fee, reward, or contribution, demanded or levied with severity or injustice.
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