demurrage

[ dih-mur-ij ]

/ dɪˈmɜr ɪdʒ /

noun Commerce.

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

First recorded in 1635–45; demur + -age

Words nearby demurrage

demucosation, demulcent, demulsify, demur, demure, demurrage, demurral, demurrer, Demuth, demutualize, demy

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Example sentences from the Web for demurrage

In France demurrage begins the moment a ship stops outside of port.
The War After the War|Isaac Frederick Marcosson
An old term for good opportunity or season for navigation, which, if neglected, was liable to costs of demurrage.
The Sailor's Word-Book|William Henry Smyth
At all events, the demurrage must be frequent, vexatious, and expensive.
Historic Highways of America (Vol. 14)|Archer Butler Hulbert
A ship unjustly detained, as a prize, is entitled to demurrage.
The Sailor's Word-Book|William Henry Smyth

Demurrage is generally given against a captor for unjustifiable detention.
The Sailor's Word-Book|William Henry Smyth

British Dictionary definitions for demurrage

demurrage

/ (dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ) /

noun

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

Word Origin for demurrage

C17: from Old French demorage, demourage; see demur

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	demurrage
释义	demurrage [ dih-mur-ij ] / dɪˈmɜr ɪdʒ / noun Commerce. 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 First recorded in 1635–45; demur + -age Words nearby demurrage demucosation, demulcent, demulsify, demur, demure, demurrage, demurral, demurrer, Demuth, demutualize, demy Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for demurrage In France demurrage begins the moment a ship stops outside of port. The War After the War\|Isaac Frederick Marcosson An old term for good opportunity or season for navigation, which, if neglected, was liable to costs of demurrage. The Sailor's Word-Book\|William Henry Smyth At all events, the demurrage must be frequent, vexatious, and expensive. Historic Highways of America (Vol. 14)\|Archer Butler Hulbert A ship unjustly detained, as a prize, is entitled to demurrage. The Sailor's Word-Book\|William Henry Smyth Demurrage is generally given against a captor for unjustifiable detention. The Sailor's Word-Book\|William Henry Smyth British Dictionary definitions for demurrage demurrage / (dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ) / noun 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 Word Origin for demurrage C17: from Old French demorage, demourage; see demur Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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