estoppel by lachesglossary / estoppel by laches An equitable doctrine by which some courts deny relief to a claimant who has unreasonably delayed or been negligent in asserting a claim. [Cases: Equity 67. C.J.S. Equity §§ 128–132.] 词条贡献者 资深译员Chris,毕业于一所培养高级翻译以及跨文化事务专家的精英大学,专注翻译各种与卫星及航天技术诉讼有关的法律文件。
estoppel by laches estoppel by laches, 因迟误而不容否认 estoppel by laches 因迟误而不容否认 一项衡平法原则,指如果原告在主张权利方面有疏忽或者有不合理的拖延,法院可以拒绝给予原告救济。