Exacted definition
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A light tribute is exacted.
In 1225 Frederick married Isabella, and immediately after the marriage he assumed the title of king in right of his wife, and exacted homage from the vassals of the kingdom.'
He exacted promises of just government from Rufus, and was not afraid to remonstrate when the promises were disregarded.
Wallace exacted swift vengeance.
The begum was charged with having abetted Chait Sing in his rebellion; and after the severest pressure applied to herself and her attendant eunuchs, a fine of more than a million sterling was exacted from her.