verb
- past tense and past participle of levy; imposed or collected (a tax, fine, or fee) officially
- past tense and past participle of levy; recruited or assembled (troops or forces) for military service
Usage: military
Examples
- The government levied a new tax on luxury goods.
- Heavy fines were levied against companies that violated environmental regulations.
- The city levied additional fees for parking violations.
- During the war, troops were levied from every village.
- A penalty was levied for late payment of the bill.
- The king levied an army to defend the kingdom.
- Import duties were levied on foreign electronics.