noun
oppressive taxation; exaction of heavy taxes
A formal yojijukugo used in historical or political contexts to describe harsh tax collection by a government or ruler.
歴史の教科書には、苛斂誅求に苦しむ農民の様子が描かれている。
History textbooks depict farmers suffering under oppressive taxation.
The dynasty lost the people's trust through its exaction of heavy taxes.