danger in delay

noun

One of two conditions which must be asserted in an action to obtain a protective order or injunction to be granted and relief sought (the other condition being fumus boni iuris).

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Meanings

noundanger in delay (uncountable)
  1. uncountablelawOne of two conditions which must be asserted in an action to obtain a protective order or injunction to be granted and relief sought (the other condition being fumus boni iuris).

Translations

French péril en la demeure
  • péril en la demeureTranslations
German Gefahr im Verzug
  • Gefahr im VerzugTranslations
Latin periculum in mora
  • periculum in moraTranslations
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APA

danger in delay. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/danger%20in%20delay

MLA

“danger in delay.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/danger%20in%20delay. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “danger in delay,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/danger%20in%20delay.

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