levied

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The GP services near these new homes would be funded by taxes levied on developers, the party says.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The tax would even be levied on illusory assets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

In the Oregon lawsuit, the National Assn. of Wholesaler-Distributors alleges a state-sanctioned product responsibility organization levied fees on trade group members that were onerous and opaque.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

The gift tax applies to the wealth transfer over your lifetime and is paid by the donor or estate; an estate tax is levied on the estate of the deceased.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 21, 2026

He ended up behind on all his schoolwork, and his parents levied all forms of punishment—which they promptly forgot to enforce—one of the perks of being the lettuce.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman