demurrage

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Synonyms: demurral, hemorrage, demurrable, demorage, demurrals, demurrant

Antonyms: demurral, hemorrage, demurrable, demorage, demurrals, demurrant

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|shipping}} the [[detention]] of a [[ship]] or other [[freight]] [[vehicle]], during delayed [[loading]] or [[unloading]]
2. [[compensation]] paid for such detention
3. a [[charge]] made for exchanging [[currency]] for [[bullion]]
4. the cost associated with owning or holding currency over a given period
5. a type of currency which requires paying a fee to store money; a type of currency that discourages using money as a store of value

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