levy

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/ˈlɛ.vi/ English

Definitions

noun

The act of levying.
The tax, property or people so levied.

verb

To impose (a tax or fine) to collect monies due, or to confiscate property.“to levy a tax”
To raise or collect by assessment; to exact by authority.
To draft someone into military service.
To raise; to collect; said of troops, to form into an army by enrollment, conscription. etc.

noun

The Spanish real of one eighth of a dollar, valued at elevenpence when the dollar was rated at seven shillings and sixpence.

Related words

Synonyms

conscript recruit impose raise levy en masse taxation charge chargeable tax payment surcharge chargeback debiting procurement assessment debit

Associated

shoemaker taxes fines comet imposed israeli fees rabbi jewish collect fund

Rhymes

heavy levee bevy chevy peevy bevvy seavy peavey leavy naevi

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