laches

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/ˈlætʃɪz/ English

Definitions

noun

An unreasonable delay in bringing a claim alleging a wrong, which means the person who waited shall not be permitted to seek an equitable remedy because the delay prejudiced the moving party. Sleeping on one's rights.

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Synonyms

abject negligency negligence inattention dereliction criminal negligence overneglect omission misheed inadvertency culpa overnegligence delinquency forgetfulness inadvertence culpable negligence

Associated

acquiescence equitable trespass socrates athenian unreasonable plato asserting plaintiff limitations statute infringement

Rhymes

patches mismatches stachys scratches matches hatches machos attaches snatches catches

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