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levy

Definition for levy

noun as in assessment, tax

Strongest matches

burden, duty, excise, fee, tariff

Strong matches

collection, custom, exaction, gathering, imposition, impost, muster, toll

verb as in assess, impose

Strongest matches

collect, exact, raise

Strong matches

call, charge, demand, extort, gather, place, set, summon, tax, wrest, wring

Weak matches

call up, lay on, put on

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Example Sentences

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Mayor Johnson wants to levy a per employee tax on city businesses.

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This tactic allowed both parties to claim rebates on withholding tax - a levy which had only been paid once, when the dividend was issued.

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A number of cities are upping the taxes they levy on hotel guests.

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China retaliated in March by imposing tariffs on several Canadian agricultural products, including a 76% levy on Canadian canola seed imports and a 100% levy on canola oil, meal and peas.

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To raise the funds needed to refill France’s coffers, the king sought to levy taxes.

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