Levies: meaning, definitions and examples

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levies

 

[ หˆlษ›viหz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

taxes

A levy is a type of tax that is imposed by a government. It is usually used to generate revenue for public services and projects.

Synonyms

assessment, duty, tax.

Examples of usage

  • The government announced a new levy on luxury goods.
  • Property owners are required to pay levies to fund local services.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

In legal terms, a levy refers to the seizure of property in order to satisfy a debt or obligation. It is a legal process where property is taken and sold to pay off a debt.

Synonyms

attachment, confiscation, seizure.

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Word Description / Examples
levies

Used when referring to taxes, fees, or fines that are officially imposed by an authority, usually a government or organization.

  • The government levies a new tax on imported goods.
seizure

Used in both legal and everyday contexts to mean taking control of property or goods by force or by legal authority, often in urgent or crisis situations. This term can also have a medical meaning but in this context, it refers to taking possession.

  • The authorities made a massive seizure of counterfeit goods at the border.
confiscation

Refers to the act of officially taking someone's property by authority, often without compensation, and usually because it is illegal or used illegally. This word carries a more severe and negative connotation.

  • The police carried out the confiscation of illegal drugs found in the house.
attachment

Commonly used in legal contexts when referring to taking possession of someone's property by a court order, typically to fulfill a debt.

  • The court ordered the attachment of his assets due to unpaid debts.

Examples of usage

  • The bank initiated a levy on the debtor's assets.
  • The tax authority can levy your bank account if you fail to pay your taxes.

Translations

Translations of the word "levies" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น impostos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abgaben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pajak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะดะฐั‚ะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podatki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็จŽ้‡‘

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท impรดts

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ impuestos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vergiler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ธ๊ธˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุถุฑุงุฆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ danฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dane

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็จŽๆฌพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ davki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skattar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะปั‹า›ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒกแƒแƒฎแƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vergilษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ impuestos

Etymology

The word 'levies' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'levier', meaning 'to levy'. The concept of levying taxes or duties has been around for centuries, with governments using this method to raise funds for various purposes. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass not just taxes but also legal actions such as seizing property. The word has been used in legal and financial contexts throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,508, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.