Exaction (noun)

The act of demanding or requiring something, especially something of a monetary nature.

Origin:

Derived from the latin 'exigere' meaning 'to demand' or 'to require'.

Examples:

1. The exactions demanded by the king were crippling the kingdom's finances.
2. The exactions imposed on the merchants were so high that many chose to go out of business.
3. The exactions levied on the citizens were causing widespread poverty and discontent.
4. The exactions required by the government were met with widespread resistance and protest.
5. The exactions collected by the tax collectors were considered by many to be unjust and oppressive.