1. (

• levy

) a charge imposed and collected ;

2. (

• levy ,
• levy_en_masse

) the act of drafting into military service ;

1. (

• levy ,
• impose

) impose and collect; "levy a fine" ;

2. (

• recruit ,
• levy ,
• raise

) cause to assemble or enlist in the military; "raise an army"; "recruit new soldiers" ;