1. An accumulation of administrative tasks, paperwork, or processes that have not been completed and are pending resolution
The court system is struggling with a significant administrative backlog that has delayed case processing.
O sistema judiciário está enfrentando um atraso administrativo significativo que retardou o processamento de casos.
2. A buildup of bureaucratic work that exceeds current processing capacity
The immigration office reduced its administrative backlog by hiring additional staff.
O escritório de imigração reduziu seu atraso administrativo contratando pessoal adicional.