levy

¹

[ lev-ee ]

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).

   Synonyms: enlist, draft

3. to start or wage (war).

verb (used without object)

, lev·ied, lev·y·ing.

1. to seize or attach property by judicial order.

Levy

²

[ lee-vee, lev-ee lee-vee, -vahy ]

noun

1. Uriah Phillips, 1792–1862, U.S. naval commander.
2. a male given name.

levy

/ ˈlɛvɪ /

verb

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

1. 1. the act of imposing and collecting a tax, tariff, etc
   2. the money so raised
2. 1. the conscription of troops for service
   2. a person conscripted in this way

Derived Forms

• ˈlevier, noun

Other Words From

• re·lev·y verb (used with object) relevied relevying

Word History and Origins

Origin of levy¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English leve(e), from Middle French, noun use of feminine past participle of lever “to raise,” from Latin levāre, akin to levis “light”; levee ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of levy¹

C15: from Old French levée a raising, from lever, from Latin levāre to raise

Example Sentences

He suggests universities should think about “a transformation of their offer”, looking closely at the length and range of courses, and how to increase degree apprenticeships where tuition fees are covered mainly through the levy on larger employers.

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Under the plans councils will be given the power to introduce a small "visitor levy" to raise money.

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The law will include a registration scheme for accommodation providers, which the government says is needed to support the levy.

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A statement from Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford and Economy Secretary Rebecca Evans said the levy and registration bill will be introduced to the Senedd on 26 November.

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"The levy will raise additional funds for local authorities to support the long-term sustainability of our tourism industry," they said.

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Related Words

• burden
• duty
• excise
• fee
• tariff