Definition of Dilatory
Dilatory
di·la·to·ry
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(adjective)
Intended to delay or obstruct; wasting time.
e.g. The lawyer's dilatory tactics frustrated the judge and delayed the trial.
(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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