Meaning of the word dilatory in English
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dilatory
US /ˈdɪl.ə.tɔːr.i/
UK /ˈdɪl.ə.tɔːr.i/
Adjective
1.
slow to act
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The government has been dilatory in responding to the crisis.
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His dilatory habits caused him to miss the deadline.
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2.
intended to cause delay
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The lawyer used dilatory tactics to postpone the trial.
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The committee's dilatory actions frustrated the progress of the bill.
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