Definition of Levy
Levy
le·vy
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to impose a tax, fine, or penalty, typically by legal order;
e.g. The governor has decided to levy a duty on all imported goods.
(noun)
the act or process of imposing a tax, or the amount of tax being collected;
e.g. The government has fixed a levy on these materials.
(noun)
the action of conscripting or enlisting people for military service;
e.g. He joined the army during the levy in his town.
(verb)
to conscript or enlist people for military service;
e.g. The soldiers attempted to levy men for the army by going from door to door.
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