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demurrage

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de·mur·rage  (d-mûrj, -mr-)
n.
1. Detention of a ship, freight car, or other cargo conveyance during loading or unloading beyond the scheduled time of departure.
2. Compensation paid for such detention.

demurrage
1. the delay of a ship at mooring beyond the time stipulated for unloading or other purposes.
2. the charge levied for such delay.
See also: Ships
the charge levied for the delay of a ship at mooring beyond the time stipulated for unloading or other purposes.
See also: Dues and Payment
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.demurrage - a charge required as compensation for the delay of a ship or freight car or other cargo beyond its scheduled time of departure
charge - the price charged for some article or service; "the admission charge"
2.demurrage - detention of a ship or freight car or other cargo beyond its scheduled time of departure
delay, holdup - the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
Translations
demurrage [dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ] nsobrestadía
demurrage [dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ] ndroits mpl de magasinage; surestarie f
demurrage [dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ] nLiegegeld nt
demurrage [dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ] ndiritti mpl di immagazzinaggio; spese fpl di controstallia


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His vo cal arrangements blared after me a few threats of coming down on the ship for the demurrage of the lighters, and all the other expenses consequent upon the delays arising from my frivolity.
 
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