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levy

verb

To impose (a tax or fine) to collect monies due, or to confiscate property.

  • To levy a tax

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"levy" is a correct and usable word in written English.
You can use it to mean to impose a tax or duty on a group of people or to impose a fine or penalty. For example, "The government decided to levy a new tax on residents to fund public projects."

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The Tory manifesto said in vague terms that a Conservative government "would legislate to ensure trade unions use a transparent opt-in process for union subscriptions", but made no mention of the political levy.

A "chips tax" on unhealthy foodstuffs will be extended to alcoholic drinks, while an environmental levy will be extended to shampoo, soap and other products.

A town in Michigan will levy a one-time tax hike on the city's homeowners to pay nearly $1.4m to settle a lawsuit with a man who was beaten by a police officer.

The other issue is, of course, one of the main proposals is to charge a levy of £200 for migrants, and it could be, for example, that migrants, once they pay it, are more likely to use the NHS, almost feeling they want to get their money's worth.

Ministers promise to consult on the introduction of a visa levy on businesses that recruit overseas labour to fund extra apprenticeships for British and EU workers.

As David Cameron accused the SNP leader of making a "chilling intervention" in UK politics, Sturgeon confirmed for the first time that the SNP would back most of Ed Miliband's core tax policies, including a UK-wide mansion tax, a tax on bankers' bonuses and a new levy on pension tax relief.

Will pay the temporary budget repair levy of $400 each, equal to a total of $800.

There is no doubt about the constitutionality here the government is clearly allowed to levy taxes to fund public benefits.

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At the heart of the reform is a two-stage process for a union levy-payer to engage with the party.

When Aslan-Levy said he was, Galloway walked out.

Galloway arrived 90 minutes late, delivered a speech condemning Israel and then interrupted a reply being made by Eylon Aslan-Levy, a student at Brasenose College.

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