Middle English Dictionary Entry
dī̆lātōrīe adj.(2)
Entry Info
Forms | dī̆lātōrīe adj.(2) Also delatarie. |
Etymology | L & OF |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
Law Causing delay; excepcioun ~, ~ plea, a formal objection or plea that tends to retard the progress of an action.
Associated quotations
- (?a1450) Rec.Norwich 1127 : Ye shall not pleade noo false ne delatarye pleas.
- a1475 Godstow Reg.(Rwl B.408)350/14 : All the day was ȝef to all excepcions dilatorys to be purposyd & to be preuyd.