Delaying
/dɪˈleɪɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) Present participle of delay, meaning to cause to be late or slow the progress of something.
The defendant is accused of delaying the court proceedings.
Forms
- delays
- delayed
- delay
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Commentary
'Delaying' is a gerund or present participle used to describe the act of causing a postponement or slowdown, relevant in contexts of procedural or contractual postponements.
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