conventional delay

[/kənˈvenʃənəl dɪˈleɪ/]
nounpl: conventional delays
atraso convencional
1. A standard or customary postponement of time in legal, contractual, or procedural contexts, typically established by agreement, regulation, or common practice
The conventional delay for document processing is 30 days from submission.
O atraso convencional para o processamento de documentos é de 30 dias a partir do envio.
2. In law and commerce, a legally recognized or standard waiting period before an action takes effect or a deadline expires
The conventional delay between contract signing and performance is two weeks.
O atraso convencional entre a assinatura e a execução do contrato é de duas semanas.
This term is primarily used in formal legal, administrative, and commercial contexts in Brazil and English-speaking countries. It reflects institutional practices where standardized waiting periods are built into procedures for processing, review, or implementation. Understanding conventional delays is crucial in Brazilian business culture, where adherence to established timelines is often legally binding.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
standard delaycustomary delayprescribed delayregulation delayagreed-upon delay
Antonyms / Antônimos
immediate actionexpedited delayunreasonable delayunexpected delay

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atraso convencional
Standard formal usage in legal and commercial contexts
São Paulo
atraso convencional
Commonly used in business and legal documentation
Rio de Janeiro
atraso convencional
Used in formal and administrative procedures
Portugal
atraso convencional
Less common; more likely to use 'prazo convencional' or 'demora estabelecida'

Related Words

deadlinegrace periodpostponementadjournmentdefermentwaiting period

Related Idioms & Phrases

subject to conventional delay
within the conventional delay
beyond the conventional delay
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