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Definition of Dilatory

Dilatory
Dilatory Dil"a*to*ry, a. [L. dilatorius, fr. dilator a delayer, fr. dilatus, used as p. p. of differe to defer, delay: cf. F. dilatoire. See Dilate, Differ, Defer.] 1. Inclined to defer or put off what ought to be done at once; given the procrastination; delaying; procrastinating; loitering; as, a dilatory servant. 2. Marked by procrastination or delay; tardy; slow; sluggish; -- said of actions or measures. Alva, as usual, brought his dilatory policy to bear upon hi? adversary. --Motley. Dilatory plea (Law), a plea designed to create delay in the trial of a cause, generally founded upon some matter not connected with the merits of the case. Syn: Slow; delaying; sluggish; inactive; loitering; behindhand; backward; procrastinating. See Slow.

Meaning of Dilatory from wikipedia

- against dilatory tactics, such as ruling dilatory motions out of order, and was sustained by the house. Some legislatures impose quotas on dilatory motions...
- prolonging debate indefinitely. A filibuster may entail long speeches, dilatory motions, and an extensive series of proposed amendments. The Senate may...
- A delaying tactic or delay tactic is a strategic device sometimes used during business, diplomatic or interpersonal negotiations, in which one party to...
- Anatomic obstruction within the proximal cartilaginous eustachian tube. Dilatory Eustachian tube dysfunction: Functional, dynamic (muscle failure), or anatomical...
- categories" as follows: abuse of litigation in various ways, including using dilatory tactics and false evidence and making frivolous arguments to the courts...
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- Smith and is suddenly kidnapped with her family due to the actions of her dilatory husband's former life. Brenda discovers through her husband's BFF, Cain...
- declined to do so, but Democratic Representatives in the House resorted to dilatory tactics by raising spurious objections to electors from Vermont and Wisconsin...
- delegates. With regard to most issues, the Federal Council only possesses a dilatory right of veto which can be overridden by the National Council. However...
- become unfinished business to the exclusion of all other business; no dilatory motions or amendments would be allowed; all amendments would be required...