Dictionary  feePronunciation: (fē), [key] —n., v., feed, fee•ing. —n. 1. a charge or payment for professional services: a doctor's fee. 2. a sum paid or charged for a privilege: an admission fee. 3. a charge allowed by law for the service of a public officer. 4. Law. a. 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). b. an inheritable estate in land held of a feudal lord on condition of the performing of certain services. c. a territory held in fee. 5. a gratuity; tip. —v.t. 1. to give a fee to. 2. Chiefly Scot.to hire; employ. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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