Stale demand — Stale Stale, a. [Akin to stale urine, and to stall, n.; probably from Low German or Scandinavian. Cf. {Stale}, v. i.] 1. Vapid or tasteless from age; having lost its life, spirit, and flavor, from being long kept; as, stale beer. [1913 Webster] 2 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
stale demand or claim — A demand or claim that has long remained unasserted; one that is first asserted after an unexplained delay which is so long as to render it difficult or impossible for the court to ascertain the truth of the matters in controversy and do justice… … Black's law dictionary
Stale — Stale, a. [Akin to stale urine, and to stall, n.; probably from Low German or Scandinavian. Cf. {Stale}, v. i.] 1. Vapid or tasteless from age; having lost its life, spirit, and flavor, from being long kept; as, stale beer. [1913 Webster] 2. Not… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Stale affidavit — Stale Stale, a. [Akin to stale urine, and to stall, n.; probably from Low German or Scandinavian. Cf. {Stale}, v. i.] 1. Vapid or tasteless from age; having lost its life, spirit, and flavor, from being long kept; as, stale beer. [1913 Webster] 2 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
stale claim — stale demand or claim A demand or claim that has long remained unasserted; one that is first asserted after an unexplained delay which is so long as to render it difficult or impossible for the court to ascertain the truth of the matters in… … Black's law dictionary
stale´ness — stale1 «stayl», adjective, stal|er, stal|est, verb, staled, stal|ing. –adj. 1. that has lost some or all of its softness, flavor, or consistency through age; not fresh: » … Useful english dictionary
stale´ly — stale1 «stayl», adjective, stal|er, stal|est, verb, staled, stal|ing. –adj. 1. that has lost some or all of its softness, flavor, or consistency through age; not fresh: » … Useful english dictionary
stale — I. adjective (staler; stalest) Etymology: Middle English, settled, clear (of ale), not fresh, from Anglo French estale, probably from Middle Dutch stel old (of beer) Date: 15th century 1. tasteless or unpalatable from age < stale bread > 2.… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Ad hoc On-Demand Distance Vector Routing — Ad hoc On Demand Distance Vector (AODV) Routing is a routing protocol for mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs) and other wireless ad hoc networks. It is jointly developed in Nokia Research Center of University of California, Santa Barbara and… … Wikipedia
laches — A doctrine, otherwise known as the doctrine of stale demand, by which equitable relief is denied to one who has been guilty of unconscionable delay, as shown by surrounding facts and circumstances, in seeking that relief. Anno: 34 ALR2d 1314 § 1 … Ballentine's law dictionary
