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levying

/ˈlɛviɪŋ/ /ˈlɛvɪŋ/

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verb

Imponer, cobrar

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 is levying a new tax on plastic bags to reduce pollution. "

La ciudad está recaudando un nuevo impuesto sobre las bolsas de plástico para reducir la contaminación.

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verb

Reclutar, alistar

To draft someone into military service.

Examples :

"During the war, the government was levying young men into the army, regardless of their personal desires. "

Durante la guerra, el gobierno estaba reclutando a jóvenes para el ejército, independientemente de sus deseos personales.

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verb

Recaudar, reclutar

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

Examples :

"The government is levying a new tax on gasoline. "

El gobierno está recaudando un nuevo impuesto sobre la gasolina.

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verb

Hacer la guerra, declarar la guerra

Examples :

"The small nation, feeling threatened, accused its neighbor of levying war against them by sending troops across the border. "

La pequeña nación, sintiéndose amenazada, acusó a su vecino de declarar la guerra enviando tropas a través de la frontera.

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verb

Levantar, iniciar

To raise, as a siege.

Examples :

"After levying a week-long siege, the ants finally breached the sugar bowl's defenses. "

Después de levantar un asedio de una semana, las hormigas finalmente rompieron las defensas del azucarero.

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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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noun

La recaudación, el cobro

The act by which something is levied.

Examples :

"levyings of war"

Recaudaciones de guerra

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