levying

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English

Definitions

verb

To impose (a tax or fine) to collect monies due, or to confiscate property.“to levy a tax”
To raise or collect by assessment; to exact by authority.
To draft someone into military service.
To raise; to collect; said of troops, to form into an army by enrollment, conscription. etc.

noun

The act by which something is levied.“levyings of war”

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Synonyms

conscript recruit impose raise levy en masse taxation tax chargeable charge debiting receipt implementation receiving collecting collect collection

Associated

cess fines taxes excise adhering dues levied chola deter fees seizing

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