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fee

/fiː/

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noun

(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.

Examples :

"The knight's fee included a small plot of land, which he used to support himself and his family. "

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noun

An inheritable estate in land held of a feudal lord on condition of the performing of certain services.

Examples :

"The young man inherited a small fee from his grandfather, which obligated him to maintain the local village bridge. "

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noun

An 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).

Examples :

"The farmer inherited the fee simple of his family's land. "

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noun

Property; owndom; estate.

Examples :

"The family's fee includes the land and the house. "

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noun

Money paid or bestowed; payment; emolument.

Examples :

"The library charges a small fee for borrowing books for more than a week. "

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noun

A prize or reward. Only used in the set phrase "A finder's fee" in Modern English.

Examples :

"The lost dog's owner offered a finder's fee to the person who returned it. "

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noun

A monetary payment charged for professional services.

Examples :

"The lawyer charged a fee of $500 for the initial consultation. "

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verb

To reward for services performed, or to be performed; to recompense; to hire or keep in hire; hence, to bribe.

Examples :

"The company fees its employees for extra hours worked. "

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