1. Long, drawn-out legal, administrative, or operational processes that take an extended period of time to complete
The protracted procedures in the court system delayed the final verdict by several years.
Os procedimentos prolongados no sistema judiciário atrasaram a sentença final em vários anos.
2. Extended or lengthy formal processes characterized by delays and complexity
The company faced protracted procedures for obtaining necessary permits and licenses.
A empresa enfrentou procedimentos prolongados para obter as licenças e permissões necessárias.