Phrase guide

late fee

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A fee charged by a library for the late return of an item

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Broader terms: fine

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: frais de retard — fee charged for late material
  • French: pénalité de retard — fee charged for late material
  • Swedish: förseningsavgift — fee charged for late material
  • Swedish: förseningsbot — fee charged for late material