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exacted

/ɛɡˈzæktɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does exacted mean?

verb

Past tense of exact, to demand or obtain something by force or authority. To extract or obtain something from someone or something.

Example

"The tax authority exacted a fine from the company for non-compliance."

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