demurrage

CEFRC2

/dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A charge for keeping a ship, container, or vehicle longer than allowed.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    a charge made for exchanging currency for bullion

Examples

  • The shipping company charged demurrage for the late pick-up.

  • We need to avoid demurrage costs by unloading the cargo today.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. compensation paid for such detention

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

  3. the cost associated with owning or holding currency over a given period

More examples

In context

  • The shipping line charged demurrage fees for the delayed containers.

Antonyms

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Origin

noun

1640s, from Old French demorage, from demorer (English demur), from Latin dēmorārī (“to tarry”). By surface analysis, demur (“delay”) + -age, with doubled ‘r’ to clarify pronunciation and avoid ambiguity with demure.