Complete Definition of "dilatory"

English
Adjective
dilatory

  1. Intentionally delaying (someone or something)
  2. slow or tardy
  3. intended to cause delay, gain time, or defer decision, example: a dilatory strategy

Derived terms
dilatorily
dilatoriness

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