fee

¹fee

noun \ˈfē\

Definition of FEE

1

a (1) : an estate in land held in feudal law from a lord on condition of homage and service (2) : a piece of land so held b : an inherited or heritable estate in land

2

a : a fixed charge b : a sum paid or charged for a service

— in fee

: in absolute and legal possession

Examples of FEE

1. The admission fee is $10.
2. a credit card with no annual fee
3. The tuition fees went up this year.
4. We returned the library book late and had to pay a late fee.
5. His insurance covers the doctor's fee.
6. They paid a fortune in legal fees.

Origin of FEE

Middle English, from Anglo-French fé, fief, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English feoh cattle, property, Old High German fihu cattle; akin to Latin pecus cattle, pecunia money

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to FEE

Synonyms: ante, charge, cost, damage, price, figure, freight, price tag

Related Words: fair market value, market value, valuation, value; asking price, list price, sticker price; price point, rate, tariff, unit price; carrying charge, overcharge, service charge (also service fee), surcharge; deduction, discount, markdown, reduction, sale; deposit; down payment; account, bill, check, invoice, tab

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Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

Rhymes with FEE

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