1. A postponement or deferment in the completion of a financial transaction, payment, or legal agreement
The settlement delay caused significant cash flow problems for the company.
O atraso na liquidação causou problemas significativos de fluxo de caixa para a empresa.
2. In banking and finance, a lag between the trade date and the actual transfer of funds or securities
Due to the settlement delay, the funds were not available for three business days.
Devido ao atraso na liquidação, os fundos não estavam disponíveis por três dias úteis.
3. A delay in resolving or finalizing a legal dispute or contract
The settlement delay in the lawsuit extended the litigation by several months.
O atraso na liquidação da ação judicial estendeu o litígio por vários meses.