unexplained delay
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inexcusable delay — I noun default, dereliction, dilatoriness, disregard, failure of duty, indifference, inobservance, lack of diligence, laggardness, laxity, laxness, malfeasance, neglect, neglectfulness, negligence, noncompliance, nonfeasance, nonobservance,… … Law dictionary
laches — /Isechaz/leychaz/laeshaz/ Doctrine of laches, is based upon maxim that equity aids the vigilant and not those who slumber on their rights. It is defined as neglect to assert a right or claim which, taken together with lapse of time and other… … Black's law dictionary
laches — /Isechaz/leychaz/laeshaz/ Doctrine of laches, is based upon maxim that equity aids the vigilant and not those who slumber on their rights. It is defined as neglect to assert a right or claim which, taken together with lapse of time and other… … Black's law dictionary
laches — la·ches / la chəz, lā , shəz/ n pl laches [Anglo French lachesce laschesce negligence, from Old French lasche lax, ultimately from Latin laxare to loosen, from laxus slack] 1: undue delay in asserting a right or privilege compare statute of… … Law dictionary
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stale demand — or claim A demand or claim that has long remained unasserted; one that is first asserted after an unexplained delay which is so long as to render it difficult or impossible for the court to ascertain the truth of the matters in controversy and do … Black's law dictionary
stale claim — stale demand or claim A demand or claim that has long remained unasserted; one that is first asserted after an unexplained delay which is so long as to render it difficult or impossible for the court to ascertain the truth of the matters in… … Black's law dictionary
