Fee Collection
/ˈfiː kəˌlɛkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of legally obtaining payments due, such as debts, taxes, or fees, through established procedures.
The municipality improved its fee collection to reduce outstanding tax payments.
- (n.) The act of gathering court fees or administrative fees by a government or authorized entity.
Fee collection at the courthouse must comply with statutory requirements.
Forms
- fee collection
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Commentary
In legal drafting, distinguish fee collection from general debt collection by specifying the type of fees involved to avoid ambiguity.
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