Dilatory Tactic
/ˈdɪlətɔːri ˈtæktɪk/
Definitions
- (n.) A procedural maneuver used to cause delay in legal proceedings, often to gain a tactical advantage.
The defendant employed a dilatory tactic to postpone the trial date.
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- dilatory tactic
- dilatory tactics
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Commentary
Dilatory tactics are generally disfavored by courts as they undermine the efficient administration of justice.
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