levy (Meaning)
levy (n)
a charge imposed and collected
the act of drafting into military service
levy (v)
impose and collect
cause to assemble or enlist in the military
levy (n.)
A name formerly given in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia to the Spanish real of one eighth of a dollar (or 12/ cents), valued at eleven pence when the dollar was rated at 7s. 6d.
The act of levying or collecting by authority; as, the levy of troops, taxes, etc.
That which is levied, as an army, force, tribute, etc.
The taking or seizure of property on executions to satisfy judgments, or on warrants for the collection of taxes; a collecting by execution.
levy (v. t.)
To raise, as a siege.
To raise; to collect; said of troops, to form into an army by enrollment, conscription, etc.
To raise or collect by assessment; to exact by authority; as, to levy taxes, toll, tribute, or contributions.
To gather or exact; as, to levy money.
To erect, build, or set up; to make or construct; to raise or cast up; as, to levy a mill, dike, ditch, a nuisance, etc.
To take or seize on execution; to collect by execution.
levy (v. i.)
To seize property, real or personal, or subject it to the operation of an execution; to make a levy; as, to levy on property; the usual mode of levying, in England, is by seizing the goods.
Synonyms & Antonyms of levy
Synonyms:
- single tax
- excise
- toll
- income tax
- withholding tax
- assessment
- poll tax
- inheritance tax
- hidden tax
- supertax
- surtax
- sin tax
- death tax
- surcharge
- sales tax
- estate tax
- property tax
- tribute
- capitation
- value-added tax
- direct tax
- personal tax
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
levy Sentence Examples
- The government imposed a hefty levy on imported luxury vehicles to reduce their availability.
- The annual membership fee included a small levy for administrative expenses.
- The mayor threatened to levy fines on residents who failed to comply with recycling regulations.
- The union proposed a new contract with a 2% wage levy to fund employee benefits.
- The estate was subject to a significant levy due to its substantial inheritance.
- The contractor levied a penalty on the subcontractor for failing to meet the project deadline.
- The homeowners' association levied a special assessment to cover the cost of repairs.
- The insurance company levied an additional premium due to the increased risk associated with the property's location.
- The city council levied a tax levy to raise funds for public infrastructure improvements.
- The university levied a course fee on students to supplement teaching and research expenses.
FAQs About the word levy
a charge imposed and collected, the act of drafting into military service, impose and collect, cause to assemble or enlist in the militaryA name formerly given
tax,tariff, imposition, impost, duty, single tax,excise, toll, income tax, withholding tax
discharge,discharge,muster out, muster out,
The government imposed a hefty levy on imported luxury vehicles to reduce their availability.
The annual membership fee included a small levy for administrative expenses.
The mayor threatened to levy fines on residents who failed to comply with recycling regulations.
The union proposed a new contract with a 2% wage levy to fund employee benefits.
