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Term: Demurrage

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A charge levied by a shipping company on the consignee or the charterer for delay in loading or unloading a vessel beyond the agreed period.

Example sentences:

• The demurrage fee for keeping the container beyond the allotted time was exorbitant.
• The shipping company imposed demurrage charges due to the unavailability of the dock for unloading.

Part of Speech: Verb (intransitive)

Sense 1: To delay or linger in taking action or making a decision; to hesitate or object.

Example sentences:

• When asked for his opinion, John would often demur, buying himself more time to think.
• The team decided to demur on the proposed deal until further information was provided.

Part of Speech: Verb (transitive)

Sense 1: To object or raise doubts about a statement, action, or decision.

Example sentences:

• Susan demurred the company's claim that she had not met her sales targets.
• Many residents demur the construction of a high-rise building in their quiet neighborhood.

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