levy
noun
an imposing or collecting, as of a tax, by authority or force.
levying
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present participleof levy.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Canada is now levying tariffs of 50% on steel products that were previously subject to a 25% tariff.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
From next year, Europe's biggest economy is set to join many other countries by levying a tax on sugary drinks in a bid to raise funds to support its under-pressure health system.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
Lesley Horton, the UK's chief property ombudsman said that landlords should not be levying pet surcharges as this fell outside permitted fees for issues such as late payments or lost key replacements.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
It would prohibit any state from levying taxes retroactively on people who no longer live there.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 2, 2026
In 1706 the Mahrattas acquired the right of levying tribute in southern India, and their principal chief, the Peshwa of Poona, became a practically independent sovereign.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" by Various
