delaying tactic
[/dɪˈleɪɪŋ ˈtæktɪk/]
nounpl: delaying tactics
tática dilatória
1. A strategy or action intentionally used to postpone, obstruct, or slow down a process, decision, or resolution
The defendant's lawyer used several delaying tactics to prolong the trial.
O advogado do réu usou várias táticas dilatórias para prolongar o julgamento.
2. An action deliberately taken to buy time or prevent immediate progress
Filing numerous objections was seen as a delaying tactic rather than a legitimate legal argument.
Apresentar numerosas objeções foi visto como uma tática dilatória em vez de um argumento legal legítimo.
3. A procedural maneuver used in negotiations, sports, or business to extend discussions or competitions
Taking timeouts in the final moments of the game is often considered a delaying tactic.
Solicitar intervalos nos momentos finais do jogo é frequentemente considerado uma tática dilatória.
This term is commonly used in legal, political, and sports contexts in both American and Brazilian cultures. In Brazil, it's frequently employed when discussing legislative procedures and court cases. In the USA, it's prevalent in political discourse and sports commentary. The phrase carries a negative connotation, implying dishonest or unfair practice.
NYC Slang
stalling move, drag-out tactic
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