levied

Meanings

• verb (past tense and past participle of levy)

  Imposed or laid upon a person or thing as a duty, tax, or penalty.

  - "The government levied a new tax on imported goods."
  - "The jury levied a heavy fine against the defendant."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with levied
belied , deferred , denied , tied , lied , tried , abide , inside , tide

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Variants

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levied , levier , leviers , levies , levy , levying

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Etymology

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From Old French levier, meaning 'to raise, lift up'. Originally referred to the raising of taxes or troops.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'levy' comes from the Old French word 'levier', which means 'to raise'.

2. In medieval Europe, a 'levy' was a group of soldiers raised from a particular area to serve in the army.

3. The term 'levy' is also used in the context of raising funds for charitable causes. For example, a 'levy' might be a one-time donation or a regular contribution.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tax: A mandatory contribution to state revenue, levied by the government on workers' income, business profits, or other sources.

2. Levy army: The process of raising and organizing a military force, often used in historical contexts.

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Culture

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In literature, 'levied' has been used in various contexts, including military, legal, and financial. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Henry IV, Part 1', the phrase 'levy war' is used to describe the process of raising an army.

How to Memorize "levied"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale, with 'levied' being the weight added to it. Visualize the process of imposing a tax or penalty.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'levied' with the concept of a burden or obligation, such as a tax or fine.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Levy: Laying Every Vital Yoke' to help remember the meaning of 'levied' as 'imposed' or 'laid upon'.

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