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Levies

noun
Word Frequency: 1.1

Definitions

1.nounThe act of levying.
2.nounThe tax, property or people so levied.
3.verbTo impose (a tax or fine) to collect monies due, or to confiscate property.
"to levy a tax"
4.verbTo raise or collect by assessment; to exact by authority.
5.verbTo draft someone into military service.
6.verbTo raise; to collect; said of troops, to form into an army by enrollment, conscription. etc.
7.verbTo wage war.
8.verbTo raise, as a siege.
9.verbTo erect, build, or set up; to make or construct; to raise or cast up.
"to levy a mill, dike, ditch, a nuisance, etc."
10.nounThe Spanish real of one eighth of a dollar, valued at elevenpence when the dollar was rated at seven shillings and sixpence.

Synonyms

matthewsaint matthewsaint matthew the apostlest matthewassessmentsbenefitsburdenschargescollectioncollectionscollectscontribution

Rhymes With

heaviesbeviesbrevisleveeschevies
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