fixed charge

American  

noun

1. an expense that cannot be modified.

2. a periodic obligation, as taxes, interest on bonds, etc.

3. fixed charges, such charges as depreciation, rent, interest, etc., arising out of the maintenance of fixed assets.

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fixed charge British  

noun

1. an invariable expense usually at regular intervals, such as rent

2. a legal charge on specific assets or property, as of a company

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Etymology

Origin of fixed charge

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95

Example Sentences

Connswater Shopping Centre in east Belfast is to close in two weeks, with direct fixed charge receivers appointed.

From BBC

In May, the Newsom administration ignored complaints by hundreds of electric customers and pushed through a plan to add a new mandatory fixed charge of $24.15 to each monthly electric bill.

From Los Angeles Times

A bill that would have repealed a new fixed charge on Californians’ utility bills in 2028 did not survive after the majority of lawmakers on the Assembly Appropriations Committee refused to vote on it.

From Seattle Times

A California Assembly committee has advanced a bill that would require a legislative review of a controversial new monthly fixed charge on electric bills.

From Los Angeles Times

A state Assembly committee voted Wednesday to advance a bill that would require a legislative review of a controversial new monthly fixed charge on electric bills.

From Los Angeles Times