levy

  1. Verb.  To impose a tax or fine, to collect monies due, or to confiscate property.
  2. Verb.  To draft someone into military service.
  3. Verb.  To wage war.
  4. Noun.  The act of levying.
  5. Noun.  The tax, property or people so levied.

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