de·mur·rage

[dih-mur-ij]
noun Commerce.
1.
the detention in port of a vessel by the shipowner, as in loading or unloading, beyond the time allowed or agreed upon.
2.
the similar undue detention of a railroad car, truck, etc.
3.
a charge for such undue detention.

Origin:
1635–45; demur + -age

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demurrage (dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  the delaying of a ship, railway wagon, etc, caused by the charterer's failure to load, unload, etc, before the time of scheduled departure
2.  the extra charge required as compensation for such delay
3.  a fee charged by the Bank of England for changing bullion into notes
 
[C17: from Old French demorage, demourage; see demur]

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Word Origin & History

demurrage
1640s, from O.Fr. demourage, from demourer (see demur).
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Example sentences
Government will pay the contractor the hourly demurrage rate from the time the
  equipment departs until it returns.
But demurrage is a charge imposed for the undue detention of rail cars.
It is also a penalty charge in some ocean shipping contracts of carriage that
  take effect after the demurrage time ends.
Demurrage cases are rare because carriers and shippers are typically able to
  work out these matters.
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