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LACHES
Etymology
Proper noun
Laches
A surname.
Anagrams
• cashel, chelas, sachel
Etymology
Noun
laches
(legal) 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.
Anagrams
• cashel, chelas, sachel
Source: Wiktionary
Lach"es, Lache, n. Etym: [OF. lachesse, fr. lache lax, indolent, F. lâche, ultimately fr. L. laxus loose, lax. See Lax.] (Law)
Definition: 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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