laches/ˈlætʃɪz/EtymologyFrom Anglo-Norman laches, from Old French lachesse (“laxness”), from laschier, from Vulgar Latin laxico, frequentative of Latin laxo (“relax, moderate, weaken”).laches means A surname. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 84 out of 100.nameA surname.nounNegligence in one's duty.“But there was a quality in Mary that did not lightly invite to gallantry—a gravity and a balance that, had he looked closely into the matter, might have explained his laches.”An unreasonable delay in bringing a claim alleging a wrong, which means the person who waited shall not be permitted to seek an equitable remedy because the delay prejudiced the moving party.“It ill became him to take advantage of such a laches with the eagerness of a shrewd attorney.”