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Brat, not at home, collared by policeman informally for a fine perhaps (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

surcharge

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'fine perhaps' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to property as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for surcharge that I've seen before include "Additional cost" , "Excess fee" , "additional amount" , "Additional payment" , "addition to bill" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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