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† leviˈation Obs. [f. levy v.: see -ation.] The levying of a tax; quasi-concr. a tax.
1538St. Papers Hen. VIII, II. 544 We desire and pray youe to be now..diligent in the leviation thereof. 1681Treat. E. India Trade 30 They..settle a Tax, which they call Leviations, upon the Trade. Ibid. 37 How shall they maintain..them? By Leviations upon Goods. |