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Webster 1913 Edition
Dilatory
Dil′a-to-ry
,Adj.
1.
Inclined to defer or put off what ought to be done at once; given the procrastination; delaying; procrastinating; loitering;
as, a
. dilatory
servant2.
Marked by procrastination or delay; tardy; slow; sluggish; – said of actions or measures.
Alva, as usual, brought his
dilatory
policy to bear upon his adversary. Motley.
Syn. – Slow; delaying; sluggish; inactive; loitering; behindhand; backward; procrastinating. See
Slow
. Webster 1828 Edition
Dilatory
DILATORY
,Adj.
1.
Literally, drawing out or extending in time; hence, slow; late; tardy; applied to things; as dilatory councils or measures.2.
Given to procrastination; not proceeding with diligence; making delay; slow; late; applied to persons; as a dilatory messenger. A man is dilatory, when he delays attendance, or performance of business, beyond the proper time.3.
In law, intended to make delay; tending to delay; as a dilatory plea, which is designed or which tends to delay the trial of a cause.Definition 2024
dilatory
dilatory
English
Adjective
dilatory (not comparable)
- Intentionally delaying (someone or something), intended to cause delay, gain time, or defer decision.
- a dilatory strategy
- Motley
- Alva, as usual, brought his dilatory policy to bear upon his adversary.
- Slow or tardy.
Translations
intentionally delaying
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slow or tardy