laches Meaning, Definition & Usage

Lach"es, Lache noun (Also<

• Laches
• Lache

)

Etymology

OF. lachesse, fr. lache lax, indolent, F. lâche, ultimately fr. L. laxus loose, lax. See Lax.

Definitions

1. (Law) 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.