Fee
/fiː/
Definitions
- (n.) A payment made to a professional person or public body in exchange for services.
The lawyer charged a fee for her consultation.
- (n.) A sum paid as a charge or price for a privilege or right, such as admission or use of a service.
The museum entrance fee is $10 per visitor.
- (n.) In property law, an inheritable estate in land, such as a fee simple.
He holds the land in fee simple, granting him full ownership rights.
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- fees
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "fee" often denotes both a payment for services and a form of property interest; clarify usage based on context to avoid ambiguity.
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