DEMURRAGE


Meaning of DEMURRAGE in English

n.

Pronunciation: di- ' m ə r-ij, - ' m ə -rij

Function: noun

Date: 1641

1 : the detention of a ship by the freighter beyond the time allowed for loading, unloading, or sailing

2 : a charge for detaining a ship, freight car, or truck

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