nounπShare(feudal law) A right to the use of a superior's land, as a stipend for services to be performed; also, the land so held; a fief."The knight's fee included a small plot of land, which he used to support himself and his family. "propertylawhistoryessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn inheritable estate in land held of a feudal lord on condition of the performing of certain services."The young man inherited a small fee from his grandfather, which obligated him to maintain the local village bridge. "propertylawessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn estate of inheritance in land, either absolute and without limitation to any particular class of heirs (fee simple) or limited to a particular class of heirs (fee tail)."The farmer inherited the fee simple of his family's land. "propertylawessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareProperty; owndom; estate."The family's fee includes the land and the house. "propertyassetfinancelawessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMoney paid or bestowed; payment; emolument."The library charges a small fee for borrowing books for more than a week. "businessfinanceeconomyessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA prize or reward. Only used in the set phrase "A finder's fee" in Modern English."The lost dog's owner offered a finder's fee to the person who returned it. "businesseconomyfinancejobessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA monetary payment charged for professional services."The lawyer charged a fee of $500 for the initial consultation. "servicebusinessfinanceessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo reward for services performed, or to be performed; to recompense; to hire or keep in hire; hence, to bribe."The company fees its employees for extra hours worked. "businessfinancejobeconomyessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading