Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

levies

noun
ˈlevēz
Definition
Levies refer to the act of imposing a tax, fee, or fine, usually by a government or authority.
Examples
  • The government introduced new levies to support education funding.
  • Property levies can be assessed by local municipalities for improvements.
  • The business faced unexpected levies due to regulatory changes.
Meaning
The term ‘levies’ denotes the process of collecting imposed charges to fund various activities or necessities.
Synonyms
  • taxes
  • charges
  • dues
  • impositions