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 双语律师Raymond,亚洲知名法学院法律专业,擅长翻译各类与生物科技与制药相关的法律文件。
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。