Laches

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-002910",
  "term": "Laches",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "An equitable defense asserting that a legal right or claim cannot be enforced due to an unreasonable delay in asserting it, which has prejudiced the opposing party. This doctrine prevents a party from bringing a claim after an extended period if their inaction has caused harm or disadvantage to the other side. Unlike a statute of limitations, laches is based on the fairness of the circumstances rather than a fixed time period.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/laches/"
}