n. 1 detention of a ship or freight car or other cargo beyond its scheduled time of departure; 2 a charge for such undue detention
Owners claimed demurrage pursuant to clause 8 of the charterparty.
Owners claimed demurrage pursuant to clause 8 of the charterparty.
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detention; delay; holdup
early departure
3 syllables
de-mur-rage
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