Word: laches
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: lach
es
Definition: 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.
Morphemes:
Affix: laches
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: 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.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: laxo
Language: la
Decoded: laxo
Meaning: relax, moderate, weaken