noun

a payment made to a professional person or to a professional or public body in exchange for advice or services.

they were faced with legal fees of £3000

payment,emolument,wage,salary,allowance,stipend,handout,price,cost,charge,tariff,toll,rate,amount,sum,figure,percentage,commission,consideration,honorarium,remuneration,dues,earnings,pay

verb

make a payment to (someone) in return for services.