Definitions
- Referring to the act of demanding or requiring something, often in a forceful or oppressive manner. - Describing the imposition of a tax, fee, or penalty by an authority or government. - Talking about the enforcement of a rule, law, or regulation.
- Referring to the act of obtaining something, often money, through force, threats, or intimidation. - Describing the use of coercion or blackmail to gain something of value. - Talking about the illegal or unethical practice of demanding payment or favors in exchange for not causing harm or damage.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the act of demanding or obtaining something.
- 2Both can be done through force or coercion.
- 3Both can be considered unethical or illegal.
- 4Both can involve the use of threats or intimidation.
What is the difference?
- 1Nature: Exaction is typically associated with legal or legitimate demands, while extortion is always illegal or unethical.
- 2Intent: Exaction may have a legitimate purpose, while extortion is always done with malicious intent.
- 3Method: Exaction may involve the use of authority or power, while extortion involves the use of threats or violence.
- 4Victim: Exaction may affect a group or community, while extortion is usually directed at an individual or organization.
- 5Consequence: Exaction may result in compliance or resistance, while extortion may result in fear or retaliation.
Remember this!
Exaction and extortion are both words that describe the act of demanding or obtaining something. However, the difference between exaction and extortion is their nature, intent, method, victim, and consequence. Exaction may be legal or legitimate, while extortion is always illegal or unethical. Exaction may involve the use of authority or power, while extortion involves the use of threats or violence. Exaction may affect a group or community, while extortion is usually directed at an individual or organization. Exaction may result in compliance or resistance, while extortion may result in fear or retaliation.
