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Meaning of the word levy in English

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levy

US /ˈlev.i/
UK /ˈlev.i/
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Verb

1.

impose (a tax, fee, or fine) on (a person or organization)

Example:
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The government decided to levy a new tax on luxury goods.
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The city council will levy a charge for waste disposal.
Synonym:
imposechargeexactcollectgather
2.

enlist (troops)

Example:
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The king decided to levy an army to defend the kingdom.
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Historically, rulers would levy soldiers from their territories.
Synonym:
conscriptmustermobilizeraiserecruit

Noun

1.

a tax, fee, or fine

Example:
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The new environmental levy will fund conservation efforts.
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They are protesting against the proposed levy on fuel.
Synonym:
taxdutytariffchargefee
2.

the enlistment of troops

Example:
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The king ordered a general levy of all able-bodied men.
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The historical records detail the levy of troops for the war.
Synonym:
conscriptiondraftmustermobilizationrecruitment
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