plural levies
: an amount of money that must be paid and that is collected by a government or other authority
The government imposed a levy [=tax] on gasoline.
levies; levied; levying
: to use legal authority to demand and collect (a fine, a tax, etc.)
They levied a tax on imports.
The government will levy a fine on the company.
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“Levy.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/levy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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