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trans·act (tran zakt′, -sakt′)
transitive verb
to carry on, perform, conduct, or complete (business, etc.)
Etymology: < L transactus, pp. of transigere, to drive through, settle < trans- + agere, to drive: see trans- & act
intransitive verb
Rare to do business; negotiate
Related Forms:
- transactor trans·ac′·tor noun
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