exaction

Etymology

From Middle English exaccion, from Middle French exaction, from Old French, from Latin exāctiō.

noun

1. The act of demanding with authority, and compelling to pay or yield; compulsion to give or furnish; a levying by force
   the exaction to tribute or of obedience
2. extortion.
3. That which is exacted; a severe tribute; a fee, reward, or contribution, demanded or levied with severity or injustice.