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Intentionally delaying (someone or something), intended to cause delay, gain time, or adjourn decision. quotations examples
Alva, as usual, brought his dilatory policy to bear upon his adversary with great effect.
1856, John Lothrop Motley, The Rise of the Dutch Republic. A History. […], volumes (please specify |volume=I to III), New York, N.Y.: Harper & Brothers, […]
Slow or tardy. examples
Relating to dilation; dilative. examples