levied

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The fines were levied under a 1996 law, the Helms-Burton Act, which allowed any American whose assets had been expropriated by the Castro government to sue those who profited from their use.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

“Tom has nothing to do with that video,” Steyer campaign spokesperson Sepi Esfahlani said after Porter levied the accusation on Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Local taxes are usually levied on the value of your property.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 14, 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