Definition of Laches

1. n. Neglect; negligence; remissness; neglect to do a thing at the proper time; delay to assert a claim.

Definition of Laches

1. Noun. (legal) Legal doctrine that a person who waits too long to bring a claim alleging a wrong shall not be permitted to seek an equitable remedy because the delay prejudiced the moving party. Sleeping on one's rights. ¹

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Definition of Laches

1. undue delay in asserting a legal right [n LACHES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Laches

lacertus of lateral rectus muscle
lacery
laces
lacet
lacets
lacewing
lacewing fly
lacewings
lacewood
lacewoods
lacework
laceworks
lacey
lachenalia
lachenalias
laches (current term)
lacheses
lachman's test
lachrymable
lachrymal
lachrymal duct
lachrymal gland
lachrymal secretion
lachrymals
lachrymary
lachrymate
lachrymation
lachrymations
lachrymator
lachrymatories

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