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to levy
01
to enforce a type of payment, such as fees, taxes, or fines and collect them
Examples
The HOA levied $ 50 fines on homeowners who did n't shovel their sidewalks during the snowstorm.
Additional tariffs were levied on imported goods to offset unfair trade practices.
02
to assemble or enlist troops for military service
Examples
Some nations have compulsory military service where they routinely levy a certain number of young men each year.
During the emergency, an emergency decree allowed the president to levy the National Guard forces to aid disaster relief.
Levy
01
the action of enlisting individuals into military service
Examples
The government announced a levy of new recruits for the army.
During wartime, the king ordered a levy to reinforce the troops.
02
a charge or fee set, especially by authority or law
Examples
The government imposed a levy on imported goods to protect local industries.
There is a levy on property owners to fund maintenance of public parks.
