capital levy

/ˌkæpədl ˌlɛvi/
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Definitions of capital levy
  1. noun
    a tax on capital or property
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    types:
    land tax, property tax
    a capital tax on property imposed by municipalities; based on the estimated value of the property
    council tax
    a tax levied on households by local authorities; based on the estimated value of the property and the number of people living in it
    type of:
    revenue enhancement, tax, taxation
    charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
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