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. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Marked by procrastination or delay; tardy; slow; sluggish; -- said of actions or measures. [ 1913 Webster ]
Alva, as usual, brought his dilatory policy to bear upon his adversary. Motley. [ 1913 Webster ]
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.
(n) a plea that delays the action without settling the cause of action; it can challenge the jurisdiction or claim disability of the defendant etc. (such defenses are usually raised in the defendant's answer)
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