Definition of "levying" []

• Present participle of levy. (verb)

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• "We use the word _fine_ in three senses: first, as a punishment and penalty; secondly, as a formal means of cutting off by one form the ties of another form, which we call levying a fine; and, thirdly, we use the word to signify a sum of money payable upon renewal of a lease or copyhold."
• "Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort."
• "Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort."