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to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority<every war inevitably exacts the greatest sacrifice possible from some of the nationʼs best and brightest>— see demand 1
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to establish or apply as a charge or penalty<vowed to exact a heavy fine from any hockey player engaging in such outrageous behavior on the ice>— see impose
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to get (as money) by the use of force or threats<the loan shark is sure to exact repayment of his loan by whatever means necessary>— see extort
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