How Do You Spell LEVIES?

Pronunciation: [lˈɛvɪz] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Levies" is unique in that it contains two separate syllables, each with its own distinct vowel sound. The first syllable "lev" is pronounced with a short "e" sound like "leb", while the second syllable "ies" is pronounced with a long "e" sound like "eez". In IPA phonetic transcription, this would be represented as /ˈlɛviz/, with the stressed syllable being the first one. This word refers to fees or taxes that are imposed by a government or authority for a specific purpose.

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LEVIES Meaning and Definition

  1. Levies refers to the collection or imposition of money, usually in the form of taxes or fees, by a government or authority to finance public expenditures or fund specific projects. It involves the act of imposing financial burdens or charges on individuals, businesses, or entities to generate revenue for public purposes.

    Levies can be either direct or indirect. Direct levies are taxes that are directly imposed on individuals or entities, such as income tax or property tax. These taxes are typically based on the income, property value, or specific transactions of the taxpayer. Indirect levies, on the other hand, are taxes that are imposed on goods and services, such as sales tax or value-added tax (VAT). They are added to the price of the product or service and are ultimately paid by the consumer.

    Governments may also impose levies or fees for specific purposes, such as road tolls, licensing fees, or environmental levies, to cover the costs or regulate certain activities. These levies are often designed to provide funding for specific projects or services, maintain infrastructure, or discourage harmful practices.

    Levies are an essential tool for governments to finance public services, infrastructure, and programs, with the collected funds used to support public welfare, education, healthcare, defense, and other societal needs.

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Etymology of LEVIES

The word "levies" originates from the Old French word "levee", which means "an act of raising or lifting". It ultimately derives from the Latin word "levare", meaning "to raise, lighten, or alleviate". In the context of taxation, the term was first used in English during the 17th century, referring to the act of raising funds or collecting taxes for a government or ruler. Over time, it came to encompass various meanings, such as a conscription of troops or a force raised for a specific purpose.

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Conjugate verb Levies

CONDITIONAL

I would levies
you would levies
he/she/it would levies
we would levies
they would levies
I would levy
we would levy
you would levy
he/she/it would levy
they would levy

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be levying
you would be levying
he/she/it would be levying
we would be levying
they would be levying

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have levies
you would have levies
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we would have levies
they would have levies

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been levying
you would have been levying
he/she/it would have been levying
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they would have been levying

FUTURE

I will levy
you will levy
he/she/it will levy
we will levy
they will levy

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be levying
you will be levying
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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have levied
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you levy
we let´s levy

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to levy

PAST

I levied
you levied
he/she/it levied
we levied
they levied

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was levying
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PAST PARTICIPLE

levied

PAST PERFECT

I had levied
you had levied
he/she/it had levied
we had levied
they had levied

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been levying
you had been levying
he/she/it had been levying
we had been levying
they had been levying

PRESENT

I levy
you levy
he/she/it levies
we levy
they levy

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am levying
you are levying
he/she/it is levying
we are levying
they are levying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

levying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have levied
you have levied
he/she/it has levied
we have levied
they have levied

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been levying
you have been levying
he/she/it has been levying
we have been levying
they have been levying
I would have levied
we would have levied
you would have levied
he/she/it would have levied
they would have levied

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