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levy

/ˈlɛvi/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does levy mean?

noun, verb

A tax or contribution imposed by a government; a demand for money or other resources. To demand or take something, especially money, from someone.

Example

"The government imposed a levy on all imports to raise revenue."

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