delay
Defined in 5 dictionaries — Case Law, Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Anderson (1889), Bouvier (1839)
Definitions from Case Law
From 563 U.S. 647 - United States v. Tinklenberg · 2011Most cited · 21 citing opinions
an interval of time excludable for purposes of the Speedy Trial Act, but it makes no sense if "delay" refers to the time a trial is postponed.
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
To procrastinate; detain or stop; to prolong. See Hinder and Delay. As to delay in presenting checks, Check. As to delay in the execution of contract work, see Negligence; Breach of Contra.) i: Performance; Time. DELECTUS PERSON/E (T.at. the choice of the person). The right of a partner to decide what new partners, if any, shall In- Of partners from to the stan man v. Spurr, 7 V Lindi. Partn. •
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A Dictionary of Law
William C. Anderson · 1889
Putting oflE; postponement. A conveyance may be made with intent to hinder and delay creditors without any intention to defraud them." See Bankkuptcy; Conveyauoe, Fraudulent; Hinder. Mere delay in enforcing equitable rights is not a defense to an action, except in cases where the statutes of limitation apply, or where the party has slept upon his rights and acquiesced for such length of time that his claim has become stale.' See Laches; Lihita-
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
John Bouvier · 1839
civil law, is the time allowed either by law or by agreement of the parties to do something. The make defence, toappeal; itadmitsofa delay during which an action may be brought, certain rights exercised, and the like. By the agreement of the parties there may be a delay in the payment of a debt, the fulfilment of a contract, &c. Vide Code, 3, 11, 4; Nov. 69, c. 2; Merl. Répert, h. t. 3