agreed-upon delay
[/əˈɡriːd əˈpɑn dɪˈleɪ/]
nounpl: agreed-upon delays
atraso acordado
1. A postponement or deferment of an action, event, or deadline that has been mutually consented to by all relevant parties
The agreed-upon delay for the project completion was extended by two weeks due to supply chain issues.
O atraso acordado para a conclusão do projeto foi estendido por duas semanas devido a problemas na cadeia de suprimentos.
2. A deliberate pause or waiting period that has been previously negotiated and accepted by interested parties
Both parties signed the contract with an agreed-upon delay before implementation.
Ambas as partes assinaram o contrato com um atraso acordado antes da implementação.
In Brazilian business culture, agreed-upon delays are common in construction, project management, and contract negotiations. They reflect the importance of relationship-building and flexibility in business dealings. The term emphasizes consensus and cooperation rather than legal enforcement, which is typical of Brazilian commercial practices.
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