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surcharge
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surcharge
1. a charge in addition to the usual payment, tax, etc.
2. an excessive sum charged, esp when unlawful
3. Law the act or an instance of surcharging
4. an overprint that alters the face value of a postage stamp

surcharge [′sər‚chärj]
(civil engineering)
The load supported above the level of the top of a retaining wall.

surcharge
The vertical load applied at the ground surface or above the level of the bottom of a footing.


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Japan's two largest airlines said that they may scrap their fuel surcharges on international flights, a move they hope will boost demand during the recession.
Sun Chemical North America, including Canada, implemented energy/material surcharges on inks effective July 14, 2008.
Although 19 holiday firms - mostly operating to Spain - are said to be seeking permission from the Association of British Travel Agents to impose surcharges on holiday packages, Thomas Cook are currently promising all their brands will be surcharge-free this summer.
 
 
 
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