late charge

American  

noun

1. a penalty charge in addition to the regularly scheduled payment, as of a loan, if such payment has not been made when due.

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Example Sentences

A real chance to make a late charge for the World Cup squad.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Brook brought up his fifty off 31 balls with a third six but was caught in the deep off the next delivery and England were 157-6 with 10 balls remaining before Jacks's late charge.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

But he held his nerve this year to claim his first green jacket in a play-off after a late charge from Ryder Cup team-mate Justin Rose.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

Jaylen Brown finished with 42 points as the Boston Celtics came from behind before holding off a late charge from the New York Knicks to seal a 123-117 victory on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025

Then they both left the room, followed at a little distance by the sister who was going to summon the bearers to carry away her late charge.

From Sant' Ilario by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)