the amount that something in scarce supply is valued above its nominal value | the act of governing; exercising authority |
payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military | the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something |
payment for insurance | |
a fee charged for exchanging currencies | |
a prize, bonus, or award given as an inducement to purchase products, enter competitions initiated by business interests, etc. | |