levy (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈlɛvi/
Definition
To impose or collect (a tax, fee, or fine) by authority or law.
Examples
The government can levy taxes on income and property.
The club decided to levy a special assessment to fund the new clubhouse.
New regulations will levy penalties for environmental violations.
How to Use levy
- levy on (prepositional phrase)
- To impose a tax or fee on something. — "The government will levy a tax on all imported electronics."
- levy against (prepositional phrase)
- To impose a penalty or fine on someone or something. — "The regulatory body may levy sanctions against the company."
- levy upon (prepositional phrase)
- To impose or collect a tax or duty. — "Customs officials levy duties upon all goods entering the country."
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