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Discover LudwigThe phrase "levied by" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is commonly used when describing taxes or charges that are imposed by a government or authority. For example: - The new sales tax was levied by the state government to fund public transportation projects. - The fine for littering was levied by the city council in an effort to keep the streets clean. - Import tariffs will be levied by the federal government on certain goods coming into the country. - Property taxes are levied by the county government to fund public schools and services. - The penalty for late payments was levied by the utility company as stated in their terms and conditions.
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Taxes are levied by federal, state, and local governments.
Additional taxes are levied by local and provincial governments.
Taxes are levied by government to provide for social services.
Bigger fines could also be levied by a civil court.
It was the largest-ever penalty levied by Ofgem.
There's still a copay [cost levied by health insurance companies].
The suspension was levied by a Concacaf disciplinary committee and could not be appealed.
The criminal fine is one of the largest levied by the United States against a corporation.
However, digging into the detail I was horrified at the upfront fees levied by this provider.
They were first levied by the Egyptians in the 7th century BC.
When property changes hands, a stamp tax of 10 percent is levied by the government.
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