Meaning & use
Fee
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A sum of money charged or paid for a service, privilege, or membership.
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The gym charges a monthly fee in addition to the initial sign-up cost.
Lawyers typically charge a fee based on the hours they spend on a case.
A note on using this word
Traces back to a feudal term for land granted in exchange for service, long before it took on its modern financial meaning.
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