feepaying en · ADJ
Etymology
From fee + paying.
Meanings
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(not-comparable) Required to pay a fee for a service
Private pilots can only charge their passengers a prorated portion of fuel and maintenance costs; pilots need an additional license to transport feepaying passengers.
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(not-comparable, of a school or similar business) Charging fees for providing education or services; not free
Evidence from studies of higher education point to the extent to which class background and attendance at feepaying schools are important factors in enhancing chances of participation (Clancy, 1982, pp. 21-23).
1989, Administration: Volume 6, Ireland: Institute of Public Administration:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fee-paying | alternative | lexicographic |