11. In 423 BCE, Laches successfully moved for an armistice with Sparta in the Battle of Mantinea. 12. Laches then states that Pamphilus is still enamored with Bacchis, but this supposition is proven untrue.13. It ruled in favor of the defendants, based on the doctrine of " laches ". 14. "Laches " is a Latin word meaning " use it or lose it ." 15. Otherwise, they are guilty of laches , an untoward delay in litigation with the presumed intent of denying claims. 16. They include payment of the claims, waiver, laches , foreclosure, and sale or destruction of the res. 17. The Second Circuit has also applied " laches " to non-possessory contract claims for unconscionable consideration. 18. This Court has yet to decide whether the doctrine of laches applies in a case involving the enforcement of an interstate compact. 19. The equitable rule of laches and acquiescence was first introduced in " Chief Young Dede v . African Association Ltd" 20. But, Pro Football appealed to the United States District Court, which ruled against the plaintiffs on the question of laches .
