delayed petition

[dɪˈleɪd pəˈtɪʃən]
nounpl: delayed petitions
petição retardada
1. A formal written request submitted to a court or authority after the standard deadline or prescribed time period has passed
The lawyer filed a delayed petition for reconsideration due to newly discovered evidence.
O advogado apresentou uma petição retardada para reconsideração devido a provas recém-descobertas.
2. A legal motion or request that is filed beyond the normal procedural timeframe, often requiring justification for the delay
The court accepted the delayed petition after the defendant demonstrated good cause for the postponement.
O tribunal aceitou a petição retardada após o réu demonstrar causa justificada para o atraso.
In both Brazilian and US legal systems, delayed petitions require demonstrating 'good cause' or 'causa justa' for the delay. In Brazil, the term 'petição extemporânea' is particularly formal and technical, used when discussing procedural law. US courts may impose strict penalties for late filings, while Brazilian courts sometimes show greater flexibility in accepting delayed petitions with proper justification.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
late petitionoverdue petitiontardy petitionuntimely petition
Antonyms / Antônimos
timely petitionprompt petitionon-time petition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
petição retardada
Standard legal terminology used in Brazilian courts
Rio de Janeiro
petição atrasada
Common alternative used in Rio state courts
São Paulo
petição extemporânea
More formal/technical term preferred in São Paulo legal practice
Portugal
petição tardia
Portuguese legal system terminology

Related Words

petitionmotionlegal filingcourt deadlinegood causejudicial procedureappealreconsideration

Related Idioms & Phrases

file a delayed petition
accept a delayed petition
rule on a delayed petition
justify a delayed petition
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