To exact something is to not only demand it, but also obtain it. The most common things exacted—revenge, retribution, and that ilk—often require physical force, but other things exacted—such as penalties and prices, promises and concessions—can be obtained with gentler forms of persuasion.
Characterized by strict adherence to standards or rules: an exact speaker. 1. To force the payment or yielding of; extort: exact tribute from a conquered people. 2. To demand and obtain by force or authority: a harsh leader who exacts obedience. 3. To inflict (vengeance or punishment, for example).
Definition of exact adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
You use exact before a noun to emphasize that you are referring to that particular thing and no other, especially something that has a particular significance.
exact (comparative exacter or more exact, superlative exactest or most exact) Precisely agreeing with a standard, a fact, or the truth; perfectly conforming; neither exceeding nor falling short in any respect.
to call for, demand, or require: to exact respect from one's children. to force or compel the payment, yielding, or performance of: to exact money; to exact tribute from a conquered people.
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Exac′tion, act of exacting or demanding strictly: an oppressive demand: that which is exacted, as excessive work or tribute; Exact′itude, exactness: correctness.— adv. Exact′ly.— ns.
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