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levy

6 ENTRIES FOUND:

1levy

noun \ˈle-vē\
plural lev·ies

Definition of LEVY

1
a : the imposition or collection of an assessment b : an amount levied
2
a : the enlistment or conscription of men for military service b : troops raised by levy

Examples of LEVY

  1. <the legislators approved a new levy on imported cattle to help protect American ranchers>

Origin of LEVY

Middle English, from Anglo-French levé, literally, raising, from lever to raise — more at lever
First Known Use: 13th century

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