'Levy in mass' definitions:

Definition of 'Levy in mass'

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  • Levy \Lev"y\, n. [F. lev['e]e, 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. [1913 Webster]
  • A levy of all the men left under sixty. --Thirlwall. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. That which is levied, as an army, force, tribute, etc. " The Irish levies." --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • Levy in mass [F. lev['e]e en masse], a requisition of all able-bodied men for military service. [1913 Webster]

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