Laches

noun

/ˈlætʃɪz/

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.nounAn 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.

Synonyms

abject negligency negligence inattention dereliction criminal negligence overneglect omission misheed inadvertency culpa overnegligence

Rhymes With

patches mismatches stachys scratches matches hatches machos attaches

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