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Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

Demurrage

· De·mur·rage · IPA
01 n. The detention of a vessel by the freighter beyond the time allowed in her charter party for loading, unloading, or sailing.
  1. 1.
    The detention of a vessel by the freighter beyond the time allowed in her charter party for loading, unloading, or sailing.(Law)
    “The claim for demurrage ceases as soon as the ship is cleared out and ready for sailing.” — M‘Culloch.