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- [lach-iz]
- /ˈlætʃ ɪz/
- /ˈleɪ.tʃɪz/
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- [lach-iz]
- /ˈlætʃ ɪz/
Definitions of laches word
- noun laches failure to do something at the proper time, especially such delay as will bar a party from bringing a legal proceeding. 1
- noun laches Unreasonable delay in making an assertion or claim, such as asserting a right, claiming a privilege, or making an application for redress, which may result in refusal. 1
- noun laches negligence or unreasonable delay in pursuing a legal remedy 0
- noun laches failure to do the required thing at the proper time (e.g., inexcusable delay in enforcing a claim) 0
- noun laches (law) 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. 0
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Origin of laches
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English lachesse < Anglo-French, variant of Middle French laschesse, derivative of Old French lasche slack (< Gmc); see -ice
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Parts of speech for Laches
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laches popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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