1. A postponement or hold-up in a process caused by bureaucratic procedures, paperwork, or governmental processes
The project suffered from administrative delay due to lack of required permits.
O projeto sofreu com atraso administrativo devido à falta de licenças necessárias.
2. The time lost in completing official procedures or obtaining approvals from administrative bodies
Administrative delay prevented the company from meeting its deadline.
O atraso administrativo impediu a empresa de cumprir o prazo.