levy
Definition
- n. a charge imposed and collected
- n. the act of drafting into military service
- v. impose and collect
Word forms
- Past participle
- levied
- Present participle
- levying
- Past tense
- levied
- Third person singular
- levies
Example sentences
n.
The government announced a new levy on sugary drinks to reduce consumption.
vi.
The city council decided to levy a tax on property owners to fund public services.
vt.
The military can levy troops in times of national emergency.