American
[chahrj kap]
/ ˈtʃɑrdʒ ˈkæp /
noun
plural
charge caps
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a limit on the amount that a person, household, or company can be required to pay for a specific good or service.
charge-cap
British
/ ˈtʃɑːdʒˌkæp /
verb
-
(formerly in Britain) to impose on (a local authority) an upper limit on the community charge it may levy
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