upcharge

noun, verb — 3 senses

upcharge

noun

Etymology From up- + charge.

1

A surcharge for something additional, especially an upgrade (optional amenity).

upcharge

verb

Etymology From up- + charge.

1

To charge extra or to overcharge (charge someone a surcharge, or charge too much).

2

To overcharge (charge someone with an inflated number or degree of legal charges).

Threaten to upcharge, threaten consecutive sentencing.2018, William R. Kelly, Confronting Underground Justice: Reinventing Plea Bargaining for Effective Criminal Justice Reform, Rowman & Littlefield, →ISBN, page 73:

Related terms: upgrade

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