levied
Leved is a verb form of levy, describing the act of imposing or collecting something by authority, most commonly a tax, duty, or fee, but also including military service or other charges. The past participle “levied” indicates that the obligation has been imposed or enforced, rather than merely proposed. In government and finance, a levy refers to the act of raising revenue through taxes or duties and to the amount raised. A tax levy may be temporary or ongoing, and it can be assessed against individuals, properties, goods, or income. Levies can be explicit, with formal rates and exemptions, and are typically carried out by tax authorities or other designated agencies.
Historically, levy also denoted the raising of troops. To levy troops meant to compel men to serve
Etymology-wise, levy derives from Old French levee or lever, meaning to raise, which itself comes from Latin
In contemporary text, levied is typically used to describe actions that have been imposed and enforced, as