levy has definitions from the field of military
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[ verb ] impose and collect

Synonyms

impose

Examples

"levy a fine"

Used in print

(Newark Evening News...)

It will determine the amount_of_money to be spent by the college and will certify this amount to the board of freeholders , which `` shall appropriate in the same manner as other appropriations are made by it the amount so certified and the amount shall be assessed , levied and collected in the same manner as moneys appropriated for other purposes '' .

(Rhode Island Legislative Council. Research Report...)

These forty-seven special purpose governments have the authority to levy taxes , to borrow money , own property , sue and be sued , and in_general to exercise normal corporate powers .

In_addition to the collection of service_charges , the special districts levy annual property_taxes of approximately $ 450000 .

In_that both cities end their fiscal_years on September 30 , they could levy taxes for an interim period of nine months , commencing with September 30 and ending with June 30 .

2
[ noun ] a charge imposed and collected

Related terms

charge tax tithe

3
[ verb ] (military) cause to assemble or enlist in the military

Examples

"raise an army" "recruit new soldiers"

Related terms

enlist recruitment recruiter

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[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 872
5
[ noun ] (military) the act of drafting into military service

Synonyms

levy_en_masse

Related terms

conscription conscript

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