protracted processes
[prəˈtræktɪd ˈprɑːsɛsɪz]
noun phrase
processos prolongados
1. lengthy or extended procedures, operations, or sequences of actions that take considerably longer than expected or desired to complete
The protracted processes involved in obtaining a visa can be frustrating for travelers.
Os processos prolongados envolvidos na obtenção de visto podem ser frustrantes para viajantes.
2. drawn-out legal, administrative, or bureaucratic procedures characterized by delays and extended timeframes
The protracted processes of the court system often delay justice for years.
Os processos prolongados do sistema judiciário frequentemente atrasam a justiça por anos.
3. extended developmental or manufacturing sequences that require extended periods for completion
The protracted processes of drug development can take over a decade.
Os processos prolongados do desenvolvimento de medicamentos podem levar mais de uma década.
In Brazil, protracted processes are often associated with frustration regarding governmental and judicial inefficiency. The phrase is commonly used in complaints about visa applications, property registrations, and court cases. In the USA, it reflects broader concerns about bureaucratic delays and legal timelines. Both cultures view protracted processes negatively as obstacles to progress and efficiency.
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