No. 4,320 in Catalan
gravamen
A "gravamen" in Catalan refers to a tax, levy, or financial burden imposed on someone or something.
In a sentence
El gravamen aplicat a aquesta propietat és força elevat.
The tax applied to this property is quite high.
In this sentence, 'gravamen' is used to refer to a financial obligation or tax imposed on the property.
La llei preveu un gravamen especial pels habitatges de luxe.
The law provides a special tax for luxury homes.
Here, 'gravamen' indicates a specific financial levy designated for a category, in this case, luxury housing.
Un gravamen sobre els ingressos pot afectar l'economia familiar.
A levy on income can affect the family economy.
In this instance, 'gravamen' represents a generic financial charge, demonstrating its applicability in various economic contexts.
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