belated petition
[bɪˈleɪtɪd pəˈtɪʃən]
nounpl: belated petitions
petição atrasada
1. A formal written request or appeal submitted after the appropriate or expected deadline has passed
The belated petition for a review was rejected because it exceeded the statutory filing period.
A petição atrasada para revisão foi rejeitada porque excedeu o prazo legal de apresentação.
2. A late formal request, especially in legal or administrative contexts, that may face procedural obstacles due to timing
Despite the sympathetic circumstances, the court refused to consider the belated petition.
Apesar das circunstâncias simpáticas, o tribunal se recusou a considerar a petição atrasada.
In Brazilian legal system, belated petitions are generally subject to strict rules and may be summarily dismissed. The term 'petição intempestiva' is particularly common in São Paulo's legal community. In the USA, courts may exercise discretion in considering belated petitions under specific circumstances, particularly in family or criminal law matters. The concept reflects procedural justice principles emphasizing the importance of timely case management.
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