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fees

Noun

Verb

fee

Noun

∙ 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. feudal law
∙ An inheritable estate in land held of a feudal lord on condition of the performing of certain services. law
∙ 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). law
∙ Property; owndom; estate. obsolete
∙ Money paid or bestowed; payment; emolument. obsolete
∙ A prize or reward. Only used in the set phrase "A finder's fee" in Modern English. obsolete
∙ A monetary payment charged for professional services.

Verb

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

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