1. to demand and obtain something, especially payment or obedience, often by force or authority
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘exact’

Examples

• The landlord exacts rent on the first of every month.
• The coach exacts strict discipline from all team members.
• The dictator exacts complete loyalty from his followers.
• She exacts a high price for her consulting services.
• The law exacts severe penalties for drunk driving.
• The teacher exacts careful attention to detail in all assignments.