dues

/ djuːz /

plural noun

1. sometimes singular charges, as for membership of a club or organization; fees

   trade-union dues

Example Sentences

In classic newsrooms of yesteryears, the roaming reporter gig fell to interns or green reporters as a way of paying their dues.

From Salon

“She said, ‘learn your lesson, pay your dues, and come back clean,” Jon remembers.

From BBC

The recent hikes were approved Saturday by the organization’s National Council Session after delegates rejected an initial proposal to increase dues to $85 a year.

From Salon

But how do you convince more people to sign up and pay their dues each month?

From BBC

The club’s yearly dues were $31,500, and with travel and hotel expenses, the Arizona couple was spending close to $125,000 annually.

From Los Angeles Times