Answer: laches

AnswerCrossword Clue
LACHESNeglect: Law.
LACHESNegligence: Law.
LACHESNegligence, to a judge
LACHESNegligence
lachesundue delay in carrying out a legal right
laches(used with a sing. v.) failure to do something at the proper time, esp. such delay as will bar a party from bringing a legal proceeding