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.