plural levies
Definition of levy
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: the imposition or collection of an assessment
The government imposed a levy on gasoline.
b
: an amount levied
2a
: the enlistment or conscription of men for military service
b
: troops raised by levy
turned green levies into fighting soldiers
levy
verb
levied; levying
Definition of levy (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: to impose or collect by legal authority
levy a tax
b
: to require by authority
2
: to enlist or conscript for military service
3
: to carry on (war) : wage
: to seize property
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The first known use of levy was in the 13th century
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