fee
n. countablen. an amount of money you pay to a person or organization for a specific service or piece of work.
n. a fixed sum of money charged by an individual or institution in exchange for professional services or administrative privileges.
The lawyer charges a high hourly fee for legal advice.
Most universities require students to pay a registration fee before they can enroll in their chosen courses.
While the initial consultation is complimentary, subsequent representation involves a flat fee plus additional costs for any court filings or expert witness testimonies.
Commonly used with verbs like 'charge', 'pay', or 'waive'.
I paid the tax feeI paid the taxLearners often add 'fee' to any payment; however, 'fee' specifically refers to services, while 'tax' or 'fine' are used for government duties or penalties.