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

Most famously, the boring charge was levied on Tim Duncan, the low-key big man who hid in plain sight as he assembled a Hall of Fame career and his San Antonio Spurs won five rings.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

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

Since the property is located in the city of L.A., it’ll be subject to the Measure ULA “mansion tax,” a transfer tax levied on all sales above $5.3 million.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The main charge levied against Washington was that he had made himself into a quasi king: “We have given him the powers and prerogatives of a King,” claimed one New York editorial.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis