levy
|lev-y|
B2
/ˈlɛvi/
impose or collect
Etymology
Etymology Information
'levy' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'levée,' where 'lever' meant 'to raise or lift.'
Historical Evolution
'levée' transformed into the Middle English word 'levy,' and eventually became the modern English word 'levy.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to raise or lift,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'impose or collect a tax.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an amount of money, such as a tax, that you have to pay to a government or organization.
The government imposed a levy on all imported goods.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35