laches

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.2.1 Homophones 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.4 References

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[edit] Etymology

From French lâches (“‘lets go’”).

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• IPA: /lætʃəz/ SAMPA: /l{atS@z/ (UK)

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latches

[edit] Noun

laches (uncountable)

1. (law) Legal doctrine that a person who waits too long to bring a claim alleging a wrong shall not be permitted to seek an equitable remedy.

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• prof. dr. W. Martin, prof. dr. G.A.J. Tops et.al., Groot Woordenboek Engels–Nederlands, Van Dale Lexicografie, Utrecht/Antwerpen, 1998 [English–Dutch dictionary]