exaction – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
exaction
n.
extortion, act of demanding or requiring more than is reasonable
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.
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
exaction
nf.
exaction, act of demanding or requiring more than is reasonable, extortion
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.
(n.)
That which is exacted; a severe tribute; a fee, reward, or contribution, demanded or levied with severity or injustice.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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