dues

/ djuːz /

plural noun

1. sometimes singular charges, as for membership of a club or organization; fees

   trade-union dues

Example Sentences

And I wouldn't have gone this far if I ever thought that was a possibility… He made a mistake, and he's paid his dues.

From The Daily Beast

On the other hand, I have a hunch that Lady Gaga will pay some heavy dues for this career move.

From The Daily Beast

It also says dues go toward paying a more than $15 million federal racketeering settlement.

From The Daily Beast

Compulsory dues translate into many tens of millions of dollars in political contributions to Democrats.

From The Daily Beast

Perhaps worst of all, public-sector unions utilize mandatory dues to promote bad policy.

From The Daily Beast

A full General landing to inspect overseas is entitled to a salute of 17 guns—well, I got my dues.

From Project Gutenberg

The revenue is derived from direct taxes on land and provisions, excise upon exports and imports, and harbour dues.

From Project Gutenberg

Then did the King offer him gifts, and the dues and rights of broad lands, but Eyvind put all these away from him.

From Project Gutenberg

Then was Calf re-endowed with all his possessions, and the land-dues which had been his in former days.

From Project Gutenberg

The expenses of maintenance were probably paid from the weekly dues of the members, as were the funeral benefits.

From Project Gutenberg