Meaning of the word laches in English

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laches

US /ˈlætʃɪz/
UK /ˈlætʃɪz/

Noun

unreasonable delay in making an assertion or claim, especially in law, so that it is no longer enforceable

Example:
The court dismissed the case due to laches, as the plaintiff waited too long to file.
The defense argued that the plaintiff's claim was barred by laches.