charge

a : something required : obligation

b : the price demanded for something (as admission or use) a finance charge

c : a debit to an account; especially : a debit resulting from unexpected operating expenses a charge against earnings : a debit resulting from unexpected operating expenses a charge against earnings

: an authoritative instruction or command; especially : instruction in points of law given by a judge to a jury conviction…reversed, because of trial court's charge —W. R. LaFave and A. W. Scott, Jr. : instruction in points of law given by a judge to a jury conviction…reversed, because of trial court's charge —W. R. LaFave and A. W. Scott, Jr.

a : an incurred expense

b : the price demanded for something (as admission or use) a finance charge

c : a debit to an account; especially : a debit resulting from unexpected operating expenses a charge against earnings : a debit resulting from unexpected operating expenses a charge against earnings

: a formal allegation of an offense or wrongdoing based on a charge that was dismissed —National Law Journal — see also complaint, indictment, information

a : to impose a task or responsibility on was charged with protecting civil rights

b : to ask payment of (an individual or organization) charge a client for expenses

a : to make an accusation against especially in order to bring to trial charging her with attempted robbery — see also accuse, indict

b : to allege especially as an accusation crimes charged in the indictment

a : to impose a financial liability on charge the estate

b : to impose or record as a financial burden or liability charge the debts to the estate charging the loss against earnings

a : to fix or ask as a fee or payment charge $4 for parking

b : to ask payment of (an individual or organization) charge a client for expenses