justified delay
[ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪd dɪˈleɪ]
noun phrasepl: justified delays
atraso justificado
1. A postponement or deferment of something that has valid, reasonable, or acceptable grounds or explanations
The project completion was a justified delay due to unforeseen supply chain issues.
A conclusão do projeto foi um atraso justificado devido a problemas imprevistos na cadeia de suprimentos.
2. In legal or administrative contexts, a postponement that meets the requirements or standards set by law or regulation
The court approved the justified delay in filing the appeal based on the defendant's medical condition.
O tribunal aprovou o atraso justificado na apresentação do recurso com base na condição médica do réu.
In Brazilian business and legal culture, 'atraso justificado' is frequently used in formal correspondence and legal documents to explain postponements. It carries the implication that the delay is acceptable and will not result in penalties. In Portugal, the term is similarly formal and widely recognized in administrative procedures.
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