postlevible
Describes a financial obligation, tax, or fee that is capable of being imposed or collected after a primary transaction or event has occurred. It is frequently used in technical, legal, or fiscal contexts to denote retroactive assessment possibilities.
Examples
3 of 5The unexpected invoice included several postlevible charges that weren't in the original quote.
The unexpected invoice included several postlevible charges that weren't in the original quote.
Under the new statute, any environmental damage discovered later is considered a postlevible liability for the corporation.
Under the new statute, any environmental damage discovered later is considered a postlevible liability for the corporation.
I was annoyed to find out the processing fee was postlevible instead of being included upfront.
I was annoyed to find out the processing fee was postlevible instead of being included upfront.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Post' (after) + 'Levy' (tax) + 'ible' (able to). It is a 'tax able to be collected after'.
Quick Quiz
The auditor clarified that the remaining customs duties were ______, meaning they could be billed after the cargo was cleared.
Correct!
The correct answer is: postlevible
Examples
The unexpected invoice included several postlevible charges that weren't in the original quote.
everydayThe unexpected invoice included several postlevible charges that weren't in the original quote.
Under the new statute, any environmental damage discovered later is considered a postlevible liability for the corporation.
formalUnder the new statute, any environmental damage discovered later is considered a postlevible liability for the corporation.
I was annoyed to find out the processing fee was postlevible instead of being included upfront.
informalI was annoyed to find out the processing fee was postlevible instead of being included upfront.
Theoretical models of taxation often distinguish between immediate duties and those that are postlevible based on realized capital gains.
academicTheoretical models of taxation often distinguish between immediate duties and those that are postlevible based on realized capital gains.
To maintain transparency, the contract must explicitly list all postlevible costs associated with the shipment.
businessTo maintain transparency, the contract must explicitly list all postlevible costs associated with the shipment.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
subject to postlevible terms
subject to postlevible terms
postlevible at source
postlevible at source
non-postlevible status
non-postlevible status
Often Confused With
Post-levable is a more literal variation, whereas postlevible follows the standard Latinate suffix '-ible' for technical adjectives.
Plausible means believable, whereas postlevible refers to the ability to collect a tax after the fact.
Usage Notes
This word is primarily found in high-level financial or legal English, particularly in standardized testing contexts. It is rarely used in casual conversation and should be reserved for discussing technical payment structures.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misspell the suffix as '-able' instead of '-ible'. Additionally, it is often confused with 'pre-levied', which means the tax has already been collected.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Post' (after) + 'Levy' (tax) + 'ible' (able to). It is a 'tax able to be collected after'.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin prefix 'post-' meaning after, the verb 'levare' meaning to raise or collect, and the suffix '-ible' meaning capable of.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
The auditor clarified that the remaining customs duties were ______, meaning they could be billed after the cargo was cleared.
Correct!
The correct answer is: postlevible
Related Vocabulary
Related Words
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
at
A1A preposition used to indicate a specific point, location, or position in space. It is also used to specify a particular point in time or a certain state or activity.
but
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two statements that contrast with each other. It is used to introduce an added statement that is different from what has already been mentioned.
his
A1This word is used to show that something belongs to or is associated with a male person or animal previously mentioned. It functions as both a possessive determiner used before a noun and a possessive pronoun used on its own.
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