levy
1. levy \'lev-e-\ n [ME, fr. MF levee, fr. OF, act of raising - more at LEVEE] 1a: the imposition or collection of an assessment 1b: an amount levied 2a: the enlistment or conscription of men for military service 2b: troops raised by levy 2. levy vt 1a: to impose or collect by legal authority 1b: to require by authority 2: to enlist or conscript for military service 3: to carry on (war) : WAGE 4: to arrange (a fine) in settlement of a suit to establish title to land : to seize property