Dictionary Entry
levy
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˈlɛ.vi/Word FrequencyCommon (4.68)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)The act of levying.
In a Sentence
“Students can use levy to explain The act of levying..”
Published Usage Examples
“"In the end it all flows from prize money and the levy is the key contributor to prize money."”
“According to the group's charter, the decline in the levy is attributable to bookmakers exploiting loopholes in the existing legislation, such as moving their operations offshore and utilizing thresholds designed for small businesses to avoid paying levy.”
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Origin
From Old French 'levé', past participle of 'lever' (to raise), from Latin 'levare' (to lift).
Common Phrases
Poetry examples for “levy”
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