Word
levy
Phoneticslevy
US/ˈɫɛvi/
UK/lˈɛvi/
Definitions
01a tax or fee
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Law Academic · Formal
n. an amount of money, such as a tax, that you must pay to a government or organization.
n. an amount of money, such as a tax, fee, or fine, that is officially imposed and collected.
“The government introduced a new levy on plastic bottles to reduce waste.”
“The local council proposed a supplementary levy on commercial properties to fund the redevelopment of the central business district.”
02the act of collecting
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. the official process of collecting a tax or gathering people for an army.
n. the act or process of imposing or collecting a payment, or the conscription of troops for military service.
“The levy of new troops was necessary to defend the border.”
“The sudden levy of high export duties caused significant disruption to international trade agreements.”
Synonyms
03to impose a tax
C1 · Advanced Law Academic · Formal
v. to officially demand that a tax or fine be paid.
v. to use legal authority to demand and collect a tax, fee, or fine. Transitive, requiring a direct object.
Español:multar
“The city decided to levy a fine on anyone caught littering in the park.”
“Under the new legislation, the authorities are empowered to levy distraint upon the assets of companies that fail to meet their environmental obligations.”
04to enlist soldiers
C2 · Proficiency Formal · Literary
v. to officially gather people together to serve in an army.
v. to enlist or conscript individuals into military service by authority.
“The king had to levy a new army to protect the kingdom from invasion.”
“Historically, the crown would levy men from the surrounding shires whenever a campaign was imminent.”
Antonyms
Usage
Commonly used with the preposition 'on' to indicate the target of the tax.
Real-World Examples
“Subsequent increases will be largely wiped out by universities paying a £925 levy on each international student.” “The countries named include Canada, India, Mexico, Japan and South Korea, which the White House said had helped China evade tens of billions of dollars in tariffs, which are levied on companies importing goods.” Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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