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.]

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译者Kevin，毕业于亚洲顶尖的法学院，擅长翻译各种与国际贸易委员会诉讼 相关的法律文件。