Demurrage
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary · Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Demorage. [L. Lat, demoragium.] In maritime law. The detention of a vessel by the freighter beyond the time allowed by the charter party for loading or unloading, or for sailmg.* 3 Kent's Com, 203. The allowance or payment made for such detention or delay. Id, ibid.
2 Steph, Com. 186. Abbott on Ship. [304,] 381.