due
Plural
dues
1
something that is rightfully owed or deserved by someone
- After years of hard work, he finally received the recognition that was his due.
- She believes that respect is her due for all the sacrifices she made for the company.
- The artist was given his due when his work was recognized internationally.
- He felt it was his due to be included in the decision-making process.
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2
a required or obligatory payment, such as a fee or membership cost
- He had been paying his union dues faithfully for over a decade.
- The club requires all members to pay their annual dues by the end of the month.
- She forgot to pay her subscription dues, so her membership was temporarily suspended.
- The organization collects monthly dues from its members to fund community projects.
- He was behind on his dues and risked losing his place in the professional association.