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Definition for DE-LAY'
DE-LA'TOR
DE-LAY'
DE-LAY'
, n.
A lingering; stay; stop.
A putting off or deferring; procrastination; as, the delay of trial is not to be imputed to the plaintif.
Hinderance for a time.
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