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Dilatory
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Dilatory
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1.
tending or inclined to delay or waste time
2.
intended or designed to waste time or defer action
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Dilatory
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1.
causing or tending to cause delay; meant to gain time, defer action, etc.
2.
inclined to delay; slow or late in doing things
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Dilatory
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1. Causing or intended to cause delay: dilatory tactics in the legislature.
2. Characterized by or given to delay or slowness: dilatory in his work habits. See Synonyms at slow.
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