Advertisement

Advertisement

laches

[ lach-iz ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)
  1. failure to do something at the proper time, especially such delay as will bar a party from bringing a legal proceeding.


laches

/ ˈlætʃɪz /

noun

  1. law negligence or unreasonable delay in pursuing a legal remedy
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of laches1

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English lachesse, from Anglo-French, variant of Middle French laschesse, derivative of Old French lasche “slack” (from Germanic ); -ice
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of laches1

C14 lachesse, via Old French lasche slack, from Latin laxus lax
Discover More

Example Sentences

In the Laches (p. 188) there is a passing reference in which a similar view is expressed.

Plato treats the claim of Ionian to rank among the Hellenic modes as somewhat doubtful (Laches, p. 188).

No doubt the furniture and other property would remain, and might be held to be liable for the present owner's laches.

Some points of resemblance, and some points of difference, appear in the Laches when compared with the Charmides and Lysis.

The characters of Nicias and Laches are indicated by their opinions on the exhibition of the man fighting in heavy armour.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


lachanophobiaLachesis