levy: Meaning and Definition of

lev•y

1. an imposing or collecting, as of a tax, by authority or force.
2. the amount owed or collected.
3. the conscription of troops.
4. the troops conscripted.

1. to impose (a tax): to levy a duty on imports.
2. to conscript (troops).
3. to start or wage (war).

1. to seize or attach property by judicial order.

Le•vy

1. 1792–1862, U.S. naval commander.
2. a male given name.