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procedural delay

[/prəˈsɛdʒərəl dɪˈleɪ/]
nounpl: procedural delays
atraso processual
1. A postponement or hold-up in legal or administrative proceedings caused by requirements, formalities, or steps that must be completed according to established rules or regulations
The procedural delay was caused by the need to file additional documentation with the court.
O atraso processual foi causado pela necessidade de apresentar documentação adicional ao tribunal.
2. An extension of time required to complete a formal process or protocol in any institutional setting
There was a procedural delay in the approval process due to missing signatures.
Houve um atraso processual no processo de aprovação devido a assinaturas faltantes.
Synonyms
administrative delaylegal delaybureaucratic delaypostponementhold-up
Antonyms
expedited processimmediate resolutionquick approval

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atraso processual
Most common usage in Brazilian legal contexts
São Paulo
demora processual
Alternative term frequently used in São Paulo legal practice
Portugal
atraso processual
Standard term used in Portuguese legal system
General Brazilian
demora burocrática
Used when emphasizing bureaucratic aspects

Related Idioms & Phrases

red tape
caught up in the system
tied up in bureaucracy
legal technicality
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