LACHES


Meaning of LACHES in English

[la.ches] n, pl laches [ME lachesse, fr. MF laschesse, fr. OF lasche lax, ultim. fr. L laxare to loosen--more at lease] (14c): negligence in the observance of duty or opportunity; specif: undue delay in asserting a legal right or privilege

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