exactable

exactable

A judge declares the fine exactable from the defendant.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Capable of being demanded or enforced: "exactable" describes something that can be rightfully required, collected, or extracted, typically in the context of payments, dues, or obligations.
    • Capable of being obtained through pressure or force: It can also refer to something that can be compelled or wrung from someone, often against their will.
Usage Examples
  • (This payment can be lawfully demanded and collected.)
  • (The confession could not be forced from him through pressure.)
  • (The payment is due and can be demanded.)
Advanced Usage

  • "Exactable by law": legally enforceable or demandable.

    • The fine is exactable by law for late submission of documents. (The penalty can be legally required.)

  • "Not exactable": impossible to demand or extract.

    • The debt is not exactable due to the statute of limitations. (It cannot be collected because the legal time limit has passed.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Exact (verb): to demand and obtain something, especially payment or information, often through force or authority.

    • The king exacted heavy taxes from his subjects. (He demanded and collected taxes.)

  • Exaction (noun): the act of demanding and obtaining something, especially money or information, often unfairly.

    • The exaction of tribute from the conquered tribe was harsh. (The demanding of payment was severe.)

  • Exactor (noun): a person who demands and collects something, such as taxes or debts.

    • The exactor of fines was known for his strictness. (The collector of fines was severe.)
Synonyms
  • Demandable: capable of being asked for or required.
  • Enforceable: capable of being made effective or obligatory by law.
  • Extractable: capable of being pulled out or obtained, often with effort.
Related Idioms

  • Exact a price: to demand a cost or consequence for something.

    • The war exacted a heavy price from the civilian population. (The war demanded a severe cost in suffering.)

  • Exact revenge: to obtain retribution or vengeance.

    • He sought to exact revenge on those who had betrayed him. (He aimed to get revenge.)