About The Word Laches
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Laches
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What's The Definition Of Laches?Synonyms | Synonyms for Laches: Related Terms | Find terms related to Laches: See Also | Laches In Webster's Dictionary \Lach"es\, Lache \Lache\, n. [OF. lachesse, fr. lache
lax, indolent, F. l[^a]che, ultimately fr. L. laxus loose,
lax. See {Lax}.] (Law)
Neglect; negligence; remissness; neglect to do a thing at the
proper time; delay to assert a claim.
It ill became him to take advantage of such a laches
with the eagerness of a shrewd attorney. --Macaulay.
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