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levy

[lev-ee] / ˈlɛv i /




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The board has the power to levy fines up to $5,000 and, in the most extreme cases, suspend or revoke doctors’ licenses.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

As they scramble to agree on the budget by the end of year, EU lawmakers proposed that some funding could come from a "digital levy".

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Under the changes, many finished products containing aluminum and steel will be subject to a 25% duty on the full value of a product, instead of a 50% levy on just the value of metal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“The IRS has lien and levy power to collect taxes. But to take your primary residence would require court action, which would be a last resort for collection,” Cordes said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Cob predicted a third levy tax after the harvests were in.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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