FEES
/fiːz/
7
Scrabble
7
WWF
F(4) E(1) E(1) S(1)
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Definition
/fiːz/
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.
- An inheritable estate in land held of a feudal lord on condition of the performing of certain services.
- 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).
verb
- To reward for services performed, or to be performed; to recompense; to hire or keep in hire; hence, to bribe.
Source: Wiktionary
