unfounded delay
[/ʌnˈfaʊndɪd dɪˈleɪ/]
noun phrasepl: unfounded delays
atraso infundado
1. A postponement or lag in time that lacks valid justification, reason, or factual basis
The court ruled that the unfounded delay in processing the application was grounds for dismissal.
O tribunal decidiu que o atraso infundado no processamento da solicitação era motivo para rejeição.
2. Procrastination or postponement without legitimate cause or explanation
The company faced penalties due to unfounded delays in delivering the contracted services.
A empresa enfrentou multas devido aos atrasos infundados na entrega dos serviços contratados.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian legal and administrative contexts when referring to bureaucratic delays or procedural postponements that lack valid justification. In the USA, it's frequently used in contract law and litigation. The phrase emphasizes accountability and the absence of legitimate reasons for delay, making it particularly relevant in discussions of service delivery, court proceedings, and business obligations.
NYC Slang
dragging your feet for no good reason
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