Meaning

• Something (usually money) given in exchange for influence or as an inducement to dishonesty.

• That which seduces; seduction; allurement.

Meaning

• (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).

• Property; owndom; estate.

• Money paid or bestowed; payment; emolument.

• A prize or reward. Only used in the set phrase "A finder's fee" in Modern English.

• A monetary payment charged for professional services.

Meaning

• An additional payment given freely as thanks for service.