Past tense of exact; demanded and obtained something, especially money, obedience, or payment; required forcefully.
From exact (verb, from Latin exigere 'to drive out, complete, demand') + -ed. The past tense form showing a completed action of demanding or extracting something.
Kings 'exacted' tributes from conquered lands, and this word still carries that tone of power—implying demand backed by force or authority, not just polite asking.
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