Levied: meaning, definitions and examples

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levied

 

[ ˈlɛv.id ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

imposing taxes

Levied refers to the act of imposing or collecting something, usually a tax or fine. When a government levies a tax, it officially decides to collect a specified amount of money from its citizens or businesses. The term can also apply to the act of enacting legal penalties or fees. This action is often enforced through legal channels, making it a formal process. Additionally, levied can relate to military conscription or the imposition of duties.

Synonyms

assessed, charged, enacted, imposed

Examples of usage

  • The government levied a new income tax.
  • The court levied a fine on the defendant.
  • Local authorities have levied additional fees for parking.
  • Imposed tariffs were levied on imported goods.

Translations

Translations of the word "levied" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imposto

🇮🇳 आरोपित

🇩🇪 erhoben

🇮🇩 dikenakan

🇺🇦 стягнутий

🇵🇱 nałożony

🇯🇵 課せられた

🇫🇷 imposé

🇪🇸 impuesto

🇹🇷 uygulanan

🇰🇷 부과된

🇸🇦 مفروض

🇨🇿 vyměřený

🇸🇰 uvalený

🇨🇳 征收的

🇸🇮 naložen

🇮🇸 heimtugur

🇰🇿 салынған

🇬🇪 დაწესებული

🇦🇿 tətbiq olunan

🇲🇽 impuesto

Etymology

The term 'levied' originates from the Middle English word 'levien', which meant to raise or lift. This earlier form can be traced back to the Latin 'levare', meaning 'to lift', 'to raise', or 'to relieve'. The evolution of the word reflects its transition from a physical lifting to the abstract concept of imposing or collecting taxes, fees, or fines. Its usage in legal and governmental contexts became more prominent during the 14th and 15th centuries as centralized authority began to formalize tax collection processes. As societies developed more structured economies, the term became essential in legal terminology, particularly concerning fiscal responsibilities. The word has retained its core meaning through centuries of linguistic evolution, demonstrating the importance of taxation and legal imposition in structured governance.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,609 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.