1. Help, support, or aid provided after the expected or desired time; assistance that comes too late to be fully effective
The late assistance arrived after the deadline had already passed.
A assistência tardia chegou depois que o prazo já tinha expirado.
2. In legal or administrative contexts, support or intervention that occurs after critical opportunities have been missed
Late assistance in the appeal process may not overturn the original decision.
A assistência tardia no processo de apelação pode não reverter a decisão original.