Definition of Dilatory
Dilatory
dil·a·to·ry
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(adjective)
slow or lazy in taking a course of action, often with the intention of causing a delay; dragging, stalling, procrastinating;
e.g. She had been dilatory in signing the forms to approve the project.
(adjective)
intending to cause delay;
e.g. Jessica had to resort to dilatory tactics to extend the days until she had to take her client to trial.
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