BusinessAugust 31, 2026
exaction
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Definition
An excessive or unfair demand for payment, often imposed by someone in a position of authority.
Etymology
Originating from the Latin word 'exactus,' meaning 'demanded or enforced,' the term entered English to describe the act of forcibly extracting money or service, often implying an element of extortion or excess.
In the news
In the article, the term describes the unreasonable charges or financial requirements that a country might unfairly impose on American products, justifying the use of Section 338.
The Canada tariffs run on Section 338, a 1930 law never used before
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