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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