First Known Use: 13th century
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1levy
noun \ˈle-vē\
: an amount of money that must be paid and that is collected by a government or other authority
plural lev·ies
Full Definition of LEVY
1
a : the imposition or collection of an assessment b : an amount levied
2
a : the enlistment or conscription of men for military service b : troops raised by levy
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Origin of LEVY
Middle English, from Anglo-French levé, literally, raising, from lever to raise — more at lever
Related to LEVY
- Synonyms
- assessment, duty, imposition, impost, tax
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2levy
verb
: to use legal authority to demand and collect (a fine, a tax, etc.)
lev·iedlevy·ing
Full Definition of LEVY
transitive verb
1
a : to impose or collect by legal authority <levy a tax> b : to require by authority
2
: to enlist or conscript for military service
3
: to carry on (war) : wage
intransitive verb
: to seize property
— levi·er noun
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First Known Use of LEVY
14th century
Rhymes with LEVY
LEVYING Defined for Kids
1levy
noun \ˈle-vē\
plural lev·ies
Definition of LEVY for Kids
: something (as taxes) collected by authority of the law
2levy
verb
lev·iedlevy·ing
Definition of LEVY for Kids
: to collect legally <levy taxes>
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