English Explanatory Dictionary

exactor

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who makes illegal or unreasonable demands; an extortioner.
  2. A person who collects taxes.

Pronunciation

/ɪɡˈzæktɚ/ /ɪɡˈzæktə/

Word forms

exactor exactors

Etymology

From exact + -or.

Derived words

exactress
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