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demurrage

The correct spelling is demurrage.

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noun

Say it like: Dem-urr-aje

The correct spelling is demurrage. (shipping) the detention of a ship or other freight vehicle, during delayed loading or unloading

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noun

  1. 1.(shipping) the detention of a ship or other freight vehicle, during delayed loading or unloading
  2. 2.Compensation paid for such detention
  3. 3.A charge made for exchanging currency for bullion

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