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Levy

/ˈlɛvi/noun / verb
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A levy is an official imposition of a tax, fee, or charge by an authority to collect funds, often for public purposes like infrastructure or defense. It can also refer to the act of conscripting people for military service, and in modern contexts, it's frequently debated in policy circles as a tool for addressing economic inequalities or environmental issues.

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The term 'levy' played a pivotal role in the 1381 Peasants' Revolt in England, where a poll tax levy imposed by King Richard II sparked widespread uprisings, leading to the temporary abolition of the tax and influencing future taxation policies across Europe.

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