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词汇 laches
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Definition of laches in English:

laches

noun ˈleɪzˈlatʃɪzˈlætʃəz
mass nounLaw
  • Unreasonable delay in asserting a claim, which may result in its dismissal.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • And the the Tacoma band lost its trademark claim on the basis of laches.
    • The defendant, therefore, argued that the Section 43(a) claim was barred by the doctrine of laches and that the Illinois Trademark and UDTPA claims were barred by the applicable statutes of limitations.
    • This traditional function suggests that laches should be limited to cases in which no statute of limitations applies.
    • Those who thought that all concepts of laches and similar issue preclusions from the passage of time have been thoroughly excised from the law of paternity and child support now stand corrected.
    • Thus this Court must uphold the Probate Court's decision to find laches inapplicable to this action.

Origin

Late Middle English (in the sense 'slackness, negligence'): from Old French laschesse, from lasche 'loose, lax', based on Latin laxus. The current sense dates from the late 16th century.

Definition of laches in US English:

laches

nounˈlaCHəzˈlætʃəz
Law
  • 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.

    〔律〕延误(指申述或要求如维权申述、特许利益和索赔等要求的提出被无理由地延误,因而可能遭法院拒绝)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Thus this Court must uphold the Probate Court's decision to find laches inapplicable to this action.
    • And the the Tacoma band lost its trademark claim on the basis of laches.
    • Those who thought that all concepts of laches and similar issue preclusions from the passage of time have been thoroughly excised from the law of paternity and child support now stand corrected.
    • This traditional function suggests that laches should be limited to cases in which no statute of limitations applies.
    • The defendant, therefore, argued that the Section 43(a) claim was barred by the doctrine of laches and that the Illinois Trademark and UDTPA claims were barred by the applicable statutes of limitations.

Origin

Late Middle English (in the sense ‘slackness, negligence’): from Old French laschesse, from lasche ‘loose, lax’, based on Latin laxus. The current sense dates from the late 16th century.

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