Exacted: meaning, definitions and examples
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exacted
[ ษชษกหzรฆktษชd ]
past tense
Exacted is the past tense of exact, which means to demand and obtain something, especially a payment or penalty. It often refers to obtaining something from someone in a forceful or strict manner.
Synonyms
claimed, demanded, enforced, required
Examples of usage
- The government exacted a new tax on luxury goods.
- She exacted a promise from him to be more careful in the future.
- The teacher exacted a commitment from her students to complete the project.
- He exacted revenge on those who wronged him.
- The organization exacted donations from wealthy patrons.
Translations
Translations of the word "exacted" in other languages:
๐ต๐น exato
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช genau
๐ฎ๐ฉ tepat
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ dokลadny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆญฃ็ขบใช
๐ซ๐ท prรฉcis
๐ช๐ธ exacto
๐น๐ท kesin
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ํํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏููู
๐จ๐ฟ pลesnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ presnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฒพ็กฎ็
๐ธ๐ฎ natanฤen
๐ฎ๐ธ nรกkvรฆmur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดำะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแกแขแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dษqiq
๐ฒ๐ฝ exacto
Word origin
The word 'exacted' stems from the Latin word 'exigere', which means 'to force out, to demand'. The evolution of the term led to its adoption in Middle English as 'exac(t)en'. Over time, it has retained its essence of demanding something firmly and has been used in various contexts from legal to personal interactions. Its usage in the English language has been prevalent since the late Middle Ages, often involving contexts where something of value or a commitment was sought or obtained under strict conditions. The word is tightly linked to concepts of ownership and authority, marking the dynamics between power and obligation.