levied

American  

[lev-eed] / ˈlɛv id /

adjective

1. (of a tax, duty, etc.) imposed or charged.

   The levied fees will be deposited into a special account and appropriated for disbursement on housing projects.

2. (of troops) conscripted.

   He had hoped to encircle and capture the fortress, but increasing unrest among the levied troops was making this more difficult than expected.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of levy.

Other Word Forms

• self-levied adjective
• unlevied adjective

Etymology

Origin of levied

levy ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

It’s unclear what, if any, disciplinary action will be levied.

From Los Angeles Times

The government also says it will tackle the charges levied on homeowners who have property on private estates but has provided little detail.

From BBC

Businesses had also been demanding extra support, with concerns about a looming revaluation of the non-domestic rates which are levied on premises.

From BBC

They contend that the president exceeded his authority in imposing the extra taxes, which are levied on goods coming into the country.

From BBC

Families and funeral directors are campaigning for a flat fee to be levied across Greater Manchester's 10 boroughs.

From BBC