demurrants

Example:The delays due to weather conditions led to a significant increase in costs for the construction project.

Definition:Failure to act in a timely manner, causing a disruption or postponement of plans or procedures.

Example:In the contract, there were clauses regarding the payment of residuals if the project exceeded its original timeline.

Definition:Items left over, remaining or leftover after a process has been completed.

Example:The excesses of the demurrant period necessitated additional security measures, increasing the overall operational cost.

Definition:A quantity or amount that is more than what is required, necessary, or normal.