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levied

/ˈlɛvɪd/ /ˈlivɪd/

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verb

Imponer, recaudar

To impose (a tax or fine) to collect monies due, or to confiscate property.

Examples :

"to levy a tax"

imponer un impuesto

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verb

Recaudar, cobrar

To raise or collect by assessment; to exact by authority.

Examples :

"The city levied a new tax on plastic bags to encourage people to use reusable ones. "

La ciudad recaudó un nuevo impuesto sobre las bolsas de plástico para animar a la gente a usar las reutilizables.

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verb

Reclutar, alistar

To draft someone into military service.

Examples :

"During the war, young men were levied from their villages to join the army. "

Durante la guerra, los jóvenes fueron reclutados de sus aldeas para unirse al ejército.

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verb

Recaudar, cobrar, reclutar

To raise; to collect; said of troops, to form into an army by enrollment, conscription. etc.

Examples :

"The government levied a new tax on gasoline to fund road repairs. "

El gobierno recaudó un nuevo impuesto sobre la gasolina para financiar las reparaciones de carreteras.

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verb

Hacer la guerra, declarar la guerra

Examples :

"The king levied war against the neighboring kingdom to claim its resources. "

El rey declaró la guerra al reino vecino para reclamar sus recursos.

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verb

Imponer, recaudar

To raise, as a siege.

Examples :

"After a week, the general levied the siege against the castle, ordering his troops to pack up and retreat. "

Después de una semana, el general levantó el asedio contra el castillo, ordenando a sus tropas que empacaran y se retiraran.

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verb

Erigir, construir, levantar

To erect, build, or set up; to make or construct; to raise or cast up.

Examples :

"to levy a mill, dike, ditch, a nuisance, etc."

Erigir un molino, un dique, una zanja, una molestia, etc.

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