trans·act  (tr ăn-s ăkt , -z ăkt )
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v. trans·act·ed, trans·act·ing, trans·acts v.tr. To do, carry on, or conduct: transact business over the phone; transacting trade agreements. v.intr. To conduct business: transacting with foreign leaders.
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