exact (something) from (one)
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To obtain something from someone through authority, force, or some other means of coercion. I doubt you'll be able to exact the entire amount from her because she doesn't make enough money to pay you back right now. It sure sounds like the CEO's former secretary is trying to exact hush money from him. They'll extract that payment from you one way or another, even if it means putting a lien on your house.
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exact something from someone
to demand something from someone; to take something from someone. The bill collector sought to exact payment from them for a debt that had been paid off long ago. You cannot exact a single cent from me.
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