founded delay
[ˈfaʊndɪd dɪˈleɪ]
noun phrasepl: founded delays
atraso justificado
1. A postponement or deferment of an action, decision, or event that has a valid, legitimate, or reasonable basis
The project launch experienced a founded delay due to safety concerns that needed to be addressed.
O lançamento do projeto sofreu um atraso justificado devido a preocupações de segurança que precisavam ser resolvidas.
2. A delay in proceedings or outcomes that is supported by concrete reasons or evidence
The court granted a founded delay in the trial because crucial witnesses were unavailable.
O tribunal concedeu um atraso justificado no julgamento porque testemunhas cruciais estavam indisponíveis.
This term is primarily used in formal, legal, and business contexts in both English and Portuguese-speaking cultures. It emphasizes the distinction between delays that have legitimate causes versus those that are arbitrary or unjustified. In Brazil, the phrase 'atraso justificado' is commonly used in labor law, project management, and administrative procedures to indicate acceptable postponements.
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