EXACTOR

Etymology

Noun

exactor (plural exactors)

A person who makes illegal or unreasonable demands; an extortioner.

A person who collects taxes.

Source: Wiktionary


Ex*act"or, n. Etym: [L.: cf. F. exacteur.]

Definition: One who exacts or demands by authority or right; hence, an extortioner; also, one unreasonably severe in injunctions or demands. Jer. Taylor.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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