demurrage
the detention in port of a vessel by the shipowner, as in loading or unloading, beyond the time allowed or agreed upon.
the similar undue detention of a railroad car, truck, etc.
a charge for such undue detention.
Origin of demurrage
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How to use demurrage in a sentence
Some were "refund of terminal charges;" some were "lighterage demurrage;" some were allowances for damages.
Railroads: Rates and Regulations | William Z. RipleyYou dont think therell be any such bill as that for repairs and demurrage on McLaughlins hulk, do you?
Cursed | George Allan EnglandI reckoned maybe fifty dollars would pay demurrage and repairs on Mac.
Cursed | George Allan EnglandThe freight of that ship too calls for an enormous sum, on account of her long demurrage.
"We've decided to charge the demurrage and other expenses and loss to Tui Tulifau," Grief said.
A Son Of The Sun | Jack London
British Dictionary definitions for demurrage
/ (dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ) /
the delaying of a ship, railway wagon, etc, caused by the charterer's failure to load, unload, etc, before the time of scheduled departure
the extra charge required as compensation for such delay
a fee charged by the Bank of England for changing bullion into notes
Origin of demurrage
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