Levy (Verb)
Meaning 1
Impose and collect; "levy a fine".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The government will levy a tax on luxury items to increase revenue.
- The court decided to levy a hefty fine on the company for violating environmental regulations.
- If you fail to pay your bills, the creditors may levy a charge on your assets.
- The new administration plans to levy a fee on all foreign transactions to boost local businesses.
- The judge chose to levy a harsh penalty on the defendant for their reckless behavior.
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Meaning 2
Cause to assemble or enlist in the military; "raise an army"; "recruit new soldiers".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- The government will levy a large force to deal with the growing threat from neighboring countries.
- By the summer, they had levied an impressive army of nearly 5,000 men.
- The king would levy his men and prepare for battle when war was declared.
- To defend against the invaders, the monarch levied a massive force of knights and archers.
- In times of war, the ruler could levy troops from the entire kingdom to bolster the defenses.