fee
Plural
fees
1
the money that is paid to a professional or an organization for their services
- The lawyer's fee for handling the case was quite high.
- We had to pay a small fee to access the online course.
- The gym membership fee is due at the beginning of each month.
- The doctor's fee is covered by your health insurance.
- There's an additional fee if you require expedited shipping for your order.
2
a legal interest in land that can be inherited and typically grants the owner complete control and inheritance rights
- She inherited a fee simple estate from her grandparents, which included a large piece of farmland.
- The property was passed down through generations as a fee tail, ensuring it stayed within the family.
- The land was held in a fee simple absolute, giving the owner complete control and the ability to pass it on in a will.
- In this region, fee simple estates are the most common form of property ownership, allowing for full inheritance rights.