levy
//ˈlɛvi//
Noun
levySingular
leviesPlural
1
A tax or fee imposed by a government or authority.
The government introduced a new levy on imported goods.
2
The act of collecting a tax or fee.
The levy of new taxes requires approval from parliament.
3
A group of troops that have been conscripted for military service.
The king raised a levy of ten thousand soldiers to defend the kingdom.
Verb
levyInfinitive
levyPresent tense
leviedPast tense
leviedPast participle
levyingPresent participle
leviesThird-person singular
1
To impose or collect a tax, fee, or fine.
The government decided to levy a new tax on imported goods.
2
To conscript troops for military service.
The king levied troops from every village to defend the kingdom.
3
To wage or begin a war.
The king decided to levy war against the neighboring country.