1. A conclusion or decision that is reached after an expected or desired time; arriving at a final judgment or determination later than anticipated
The late conclusion of the investigation delayed the trial by several months.
A conclusão tardia da investigação atrasou o julgamento por vários meses.
2. In academic or professional contexts, a final statement or result presented beyond the scheduled deadline
Due to the late conclusion of the research project, the report was submitted after the deadline.
Devido à conclusão tardia do projeto de pesquisa, o relatório foi entregue após o prazo.