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finance charge

American  

noun

  1. interest or a fee charged for borrowing money or buying on credit.


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In July, prosecutors dropped a campaign finance charge, prompting many an incorrect social media report that they’d also dropped all other federal charges as well.

From Slate • Oct. 4, 2023

THE FACTS: Federal prosecutors said last week that they are no longer pursuing one campaign finance charge against Bankman-Fried, but confirmed he still faces a criminal trial in October on other charges.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2023

He acknowledged having an affair but denied other allegations, and an investigation found no wrongdoing on a campaign finance charge.

From Washington Post • Aug. 2, 2022

Mr. Greitens, 46, stepped down in May 2018 after reaching a deal with prosecutors that led to the campaign finance charge being dropped.

From New York Times • Mar. 24, 2021

If the outstanding balance is prepaid in full, the unearned finance charge will be refunded.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

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