C1nounformalmoneypolitics
US/ˈlev.i/
UK/ˈlev.i/
an amount of money, such as a tax, that people or companies must pay
In context
The government introduced a new levy on sugary drinks.
Airlines passed the cost of the levy on to passengers.
Residents protested against the extra levy to pay for road repairs.
Words that go with levy
verb + noun
- impose a levyThe council imposed a levy on plastic bags.
- introduce a levySeveral countries have introduced a carbon levy.
- pay a levyCompanies must pay a levy for every employee.
- raise a levyThe state raised the levy last year.
noun + preposition
- a levy onA levy on imports raised the price of cars.
noun + noun
- carbon levyA carbon levy encourages firms to cut emissions.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
pay levy of the roadCorrect: pay a levy for the road