levies
nounUK /ˈlev.iz/
US /ˈlev.iz/
Levies are extra money that people must pay to the government.
The town uses levies to pay for new roads and parks.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Levies are groups of soldiers called up to serve in an army.
The king gathered his levies to defend the castle.
3. To levy means to officially demand or collect a payment.
The city levies a small fee on every parking ticket.
4. A levy can be an amount of something taken by force or authority.
The ruler placed a levy on all imported goods.