Noun
levy -
a charge imposed and collected
charge an impetuous rush toward someone or something; "the wrestler's charge carried him past his adversary" ; "the battle began with a cavalry charge"
revenue enhancement ,
tax ,
taxation charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
levy -
the act of drafting into military service
levy en masse
conscription ,
muster ,
selective service ,
draft compulsory military service
Verb
levy -
impose and collect; "levy a fine"
impose
bill ,
charge advertise especially by posters or placards; "He was billed as the greatest tenor since Caruso"
toll ring slowly; "For whom the bell tolls"
tithe pay a tenth of one's income, especially to the church; "Although she left the church officially, she still tithes"
reimpose impose anew; "The fine was reimposed"
lay put in a horizontal position; "lay the books on the table" ; "lay the patient carefully onto the bed"
mulct impose a fine on; "he was fined for littering"
tax make a charge against or accuse; "They taxed him failure to appear in court"
distrain legally take something in place of a debt payment
levy -
cause to assemble or enlist in the military; "raise an army" ; "recruit new soldiers"
recruit ,
raise
muster in ,
draft ,
enlist draw up an outline or sketch for something; "draft a speech"
