laches
[lac̸h′iz]laches definition by Webster's New World
noun
Law failure to do the required thing at the proper time (e.g., inexcusable delay in enforcing a claim)
Origin: Middle English lachesse ; from Old French laschesse ; from lasche, lax, negligent ; from Vulgar Latin an unverified form lascus, metathetic for Classical Latin laxus, lax
laches definition by American Heritage Dictionary
noun
A legal doctrine that bars a claimant from receiving relief where the claimant's delay in pursuing the claim has operated to the prejudice of the opposing party.
Origin: Middle English, slackness, negligence, from Anglo-Norman lachesse, laches, from Old French laschesse, from lasche, loose, remiss; see lush1.
laches - Business Definition
The legal doctrine that neglect in asserting a right for an unreasonable time may serve as a disadvantage and offer a defense to another party.
laches - Legal Definition
n
Equitable doctrine that precludes or limits relief to
one who delays in acting or bringing a claim.
