1. taxes or other compulsory payments imposed by a government
Usage: plural of levy
2. troops raised by conscription or recruitment
Usage: plural of levy; military

1. third person singular present of levy; imposes or collects taxes or fees

Examples

• The city council approved new levies to fund road repairs.
• Property levies increased by three percent this year.
• The king raised levies from every village to defend the realm.
• Emergency levies were called up during the crisis.
• The government levies heavy taxes on luxury goods.
• She levies fines against companies that violate environmental laws.
• The state levies a sales tax on most purchases.