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 received his fees β lands and rights to their harvests β in exchange for his military service to the King. "propertyhistorylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn inheritable estate in land held of a feudal lord on condition of the performing of certain services."In old England, farmers might hold their land as fees, owing the lord a portion of their harvest and military service in exchange for the right to cultivate it and pass it down to their children. "propertylawhistoryChat 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 family fee, a large plot of land. "propertylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareProperty; owndom; estate."This definition of "fees" is inaccurate. Fees are payments for services, not property or estates. Here's a correct example sentence using the actual meaning of "fees": "My university tuition fees are due next week." "propertyassetfinancebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMoney paid or bestowed; payment; emolument."The university charges high fees for international students. "businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA prize or reward. Only used in the set phrase "A finder's fee" in Modern English."The real estate agent received a finder's fee for connecting the buyer and the seller of the house. "businessfinanceeconomyvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA monetary payment charged for professional services."The lawyer charged high fees for his legal advice. "businessfinanceeconomyserviceChat 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 corrupt official was willing to fee favors to businesses in exchange for large sums of money. "businesseconomyfinancelawjobserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
