levying

act of demanding or levying by force or authority

grant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties)

n a strong liking n a predisposition in favor of something n the right or chance to choose n grant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties)

the practice of the government in levying taxes on the subjects of a state