tardy approval
[TAR-dee uh-PROOV-ul]
noun phrasepl: tardy approvals
aprovação tardia
1. approval or authorization that comes later than expected, needed, or required; delayed consent or permission
The tardy approval of the budget delayed the project launch by several weeks.
A aprovação tardia do orçamento atrasou o lançamento do projeto em várias semanas.
2. formal consent given after an appropriate or expected deadline has passed
Due to tardy approval from the board, the merger could not proceed as originally planned.
Devido à aprovação tardia do conselho, a fusão não pôde prosseguir conforme originalmente planejado.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, 'tardy approval' often carries negative connotations, suggesting bureaucratic inefficiency or organizational dysfunction. In Brazil, delays in approval are frequently attributed to complex regulatory frameworks and hierarchical decision-making structures. In the USA, this phrase is commonly used in corporate, academic, and governmental settings to criticize slow administrative processes.
NYC Slang
late sign-off; dragged-out approval
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