levy
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Definition
To officially demand and collect a tax, fee, or fine. Can also refer to the act of charging or collecting money for a specific purpose through authority.
Usage & Nuances
'Levy' is formal and often used in legal, governmental, or financial contexts. Common collocations: 'levy a tax', 'levy a fine', 'levy tariffs'. As a verb, it requires an object (what is being collected). Sometimes used as a noun: 'a levy on imports'.
Example Sentences
Did they really levy another tax this year? That’s tough for small businesses.
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The government decided to levy a new tax on sugar.
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They levy fines on people who litter in the park.
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The council plans to levy a fee for parking downtown.
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Whenever there’s a budget shortfall, they just levy more fees.
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The city’s new levy on plastic bags has really cut down on waste.
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