Levy (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural lev·ies.
  1. an imposing or collecting, as of a tax, by authority or force.
  2. the amount owed or collected.
  3. the conscription of troops.
  4. the troops conscripted.
verb (used with object), lev·ied, lev·y·ing.
  1. to impose (a tax): to levy a duty on imports.
  2. to conscript (troops).
  3. to start or wage (war).
verb (used without object), lev·ied, lev·y·ing.
  1. to seize or attach property by judicial order.
noun
  1. U.S. naval commander.
  2. a male given name.
verb levies, levying or levied (tr)
  1. to impose and collect (a tax, tariff, fine, etc)
  2. to conscript troops for service
  3. to seize or attach (property) in accordance with the judgment of a court
noun plural levies
    • the act of imposing and collecting a tax, tariff, etc
    • the money so raised
    • the conscription of troops for service
    • a person conscripted in this way
Levy (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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