fixed charge

noun

: a regularly recurring expense (such as rent, taxes, or interest) that must be met when due

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1901, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fixed charge was circa 1901

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“Fixed charge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fixed%20charge. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

Legal Definition

fixed charge

noun
: a regularly recurring expense (as rent, taxes, or interest) that must be met when due
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