levy
noun
an imposing or collecting, as of a tax, by authority or force.
had levied
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past perfectof levy.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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At the height of the trade war last year, the two sides had levied tariffs that crossed 100% on each other.
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
The year-long suspension of measures against Hanwha, effective from November 10, was linked to the US halting port fees it had levied on Chinese-built and operated ships, China's commerce ministry said in an online statement.
From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2025
The letter marked the first time the FAA had levied fines on a rocket operator for failure to submit launch data, an FAA spokesperson told CNBC.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 18, 2023
In a separate statement on Tuesday, Alabama’s state DOL said it had levied around $35,000 in total in civil penalties on SL Alabama and JK USA, a temporary labor recruiting firm.
From Reuters ● Oct. 11, 2022
Spiderlike he waited for the flies who flew of their own accord into his clutches, and took care not to let them go until he had levied a large tribute.
From Paul the Peddler, or the Fortunes of a Young Street Merchant by Horatio Alger
