protracter

/ˈproʊtræktər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who protracts or prolongs something, especially a case in law, often with an intention to delay or hinder progress.

“The lawyer’s actions were seen as that of a protracter, trying to prolong the case unnecessarily.”

Synonyms

  • litigation delay
  • prosecutorial stalling

Antonyms

  • accelerator
  • expediter