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Definition of Levy
1. Verb. Impose and collect. "Levy a fine"
Specialized synonyms: Toll, Tithe, Reimpose, Lay, Mulct, Tax, Distrain
Generic synonyms: Bill, Charge
Derivative terms: Imposition
2. Noun. A charge imposed and collected.
3. Verb. Cause to assemble or enlist in the military. "Recruit new soldiers"
Generic synonyms: Draft, Enlist, Muster In
Derivative terms: Recruit, Recruit, Recruiter, Recruitment
4. Noun. The act of drafting into military service.
Definition of Levy
1. n. A name formerly given in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia to the Spanish real of one eighth of a dollar (or 12½ cents), valued at eleven pence when the dollar was rated at 7s. 6d.
2. n. The act of levying or collecting by authority; as, the levy of troops, taxes, etc.
3. v. t. To raise, as a siege.
4. 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.
Definition of Levy
1. Verb. To impose (a tax or fine) to collect monies due, or to confiscate property ¹
2. Verb. To draft someone into military service ¹
3. Verb. To wage war ¹
4. Noun. The act of levying ¹
5. Noun. The tax, property or people so levied ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Levy
1. to impose or collect by legal authority [v LEVIED, LEVYING, LEVIES]
Medical Definition of Levy
1. Gabrielle, French neurologist, 1886-1935. See: Roussy-Levy disease, Roussy-Levy syndrome. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Levy
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