lawful fee
[/ˈlɔːfəl fiː/]
nounpl: lawful fees
taxa lícita
1. A charge or payment that is legally authorized and permitted by law, regulations, or contracts
The court determined that the attorney's lawful fee was reasonable and justified.
O tribunal determinou que a taxa lícita do advogado era razoável e justificada.
2. A legitimate amount charged by a professional or institution in accordance with legal standards
The bank collected a lawful fee for processing the mortgage application.
O banco cobrou uma taxa lícita pelo processamento do pedido de hipoteca.
This term is primarily used in legal, financial, and administrative contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it appears frequently in judicial proceedings, banking regulations, and professional service agreements. The concept emphasizes compliance with Brazilian law (Código Civil, Código de Processo Civil) and is important for consumer protection and anti-fraud measures.
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