demurrage

/dəˈmʌrɪdʒ/
/dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ/
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Definitions of demurrage
  1. noun
    detention of a ship or freight car or other cargo beyond its scheduled time of departure
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    type of:
    delay, holdup
    the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
  2. noun
    a charge required as compensation for the delay of a ship or freight car or other cargo beyond its scheduled time of departure
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    type of:
    charge
    the price charged for some article or service
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