1. The postponement or deferment of the final payment or conclusion of a financial transaction, legal dispute, or contractual obligation
The delay settlement of the insurance claim frustrated the claimant who needed funds immediately.
O atraso na liquidação da reclamação de seguro frustrou o reclamante que precisava de fundos imediatamente.
2. In financial markets, a postponement of the delivery and payment process for securities or commodities transactions
The delay settlement of the stock transaction caused complications in the investor's portfolio.
O atraso na liquidação da transação de ações causou complicações na carteira do investidor.