diff --git a/include/misc.h b/include/misc.h
index 615da815d..890e45ffa 100644
--- a/include/misc.h
+++ b/include/misc.h
@@ -176,17 +176,6 @@ typedef struct _xReq *xReqPtr;
 
 #endif
 
-#ifndef PATH_MAX
-#include <sys/param.h>
-#ifndef PATH_MAX
-#ifdef MAXPATHLEN
-#define PATH_MAX MAXPATHLEN
-#else
-#define PATH_MAX 1024
-#endif
-#endif
-#endif
-
 /**
  * Calculate the number of bytes needed to hold bits.
  * @param bits The minimum number of bits needed.