Lev″y, n. [F. levée, fr. lever to raise. See Lever, and cf. Levee.] 1. The act of levying or collecting by authority; as, the levy of troops, taxes, etc.
A levy of all the men left under sixty. Thirlwall.
2. That which is levied, as an army, force, tribute, etc. “ The Irish levies.” Macaulay.
3. (Law) The taking or seizure of property on executions to satisfy judgments, or on warrants for the collection of taxes; a collecting by execution.
Levy in mass [F. levée en masse], a requisition of all able-bodied men for military service.