Definition of Demurrage

1. Noun. A charge required as compensation for the delay of a ship or freight car or other cargo beyond its scheduled time of departure.

Generic synonyms: Charge

2. Noun. Detention of a ship or freight car or other cargo beyond its scheduled time of departure.
Generic synonyms: Delay, Holdup

Definition of Demurrage

1. n. The detention of a vessel by the freighter beyond the time allowed in her charter party for loading, unloading, or sailing.

Definition of Demurrage

1. Noun. the detention of a ship or other freight vehicle, during delayed loading or unloading ¹

2. Noun. compensation paid for such detention ¹

3. Noun. a charge made for exchanging currency for bullion ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Demurrage

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Demurrage

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demurrage (current term)
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demutualisation
demutualisations
demutualise
demutualised
demutualises

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