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.
Related Idioms & Phrases
subject to conventional delay
within the conventional delay
beyond the conventional delay
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