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EXACT', a. egzact'. L. exactus, from exigo, to drive ex and ago. Gr. to drive, urge or press.
1. Closely correct or regular nice accurate conformed to rule as a man exact in his dealings.
All this, exact to rule, were brought about.
2. Precise not different in the least. This is the exact sum or amount, or the exact time.
We have an exact model for imitation.
3. Methodical careful not negligent correct observing strict method, rule or order. This man is very exact in keeping his accounts.
4. Punctual. Every man should be exact in paying his debts when due he should be exact in attendance on appointments.
5. Strict. We should be exact in the performance of duties.
The exactest vigilance cannot maintain a single day of unmingled innocence.
EXACT', egzact'. L. exigo, exactum. See the Adjective.
1. To force or compel to pay or yield to demand or require authoritatively to extort by means of authority or without pity or justice. It is an offense for an officer to exact illegal or unreasonable fees. It is customary for conquerors to exact tribute or contributions from conquered countries.
2. To demand or right. Princes exact obedience of their subjects. The laws of God exact obedience from all men.
3. To demand of necessity to enforce a yielding or compliance or to enjoin with pressing urgency.
Duty,
And justice to my father's soul, exact
This cruel piety.
EXACT', To practice extortion.
The enemy shall not exact upon him. Psalms 89
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Material presented was supplied by Brandon Staggs and was derived from the KJV Dictionary found on his website located at av1611.com.
The unabridged 1828 version of this dictionary in the SwordSearcher Bible Software.
Dictionary of Words from the King James Bible. Public Domain. Copy freely.
Material presented was supplied by Brandon Staggs and was derived from the KJV Dictionary found on his website located at av1611.com.
The unabridged 1828 version of this dictionary in the SwordSearcher Bible Software.
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Entry for 'Exact'. King James Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/kjd/e/exact.html.
