exactor
nounUS /ɪɡˈzæktɚ/ · UK /ɪɡˈzæktə/
Etymology From exact + -or.
1
A person who makes illegal or unreasonable demands; an extortioner.
2
A person who collects taxes.
- Derived terms
- exactress
noun — 2 senses
US /ɪɡˈzæktɚ/ · UK /ɪɡˈzæktə/
Etymology From exact + -or.
A person who makes illegal or unreasonable demands; an extortioner.
A person who collects taxes.
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