unjustified delay
[/ˌʌndʒʌstɪfaɪd dɪˈleɪ/]
nounpl: unjustified delays
atraso injustificado
1. A postponement or hold-up of an action, decision, or process that lacks valid or acceptable reasons or explanations
The court ruled that the unjustified delay in processing the permit violated the applicant's rights.
O tribunal decidiu que o atraso injustificado no processamento da licença violou os direitos do requerente.
2. In legal or administrative contexts, a failure to act within required timeframes without proper justification
The unjustified delay in responding to the complaint resulted in penalties for the company.
O atraso injustificado na resposta à reclamação resultou em penalidades para a empresa.
This term is particularly important in Brazilian and Portuguese legal systems where administrative law emphasizes efficiency and the right to timely decision-making. In both the USA and Brazil, courts have increasingly recognized that unjustified delays in administrative processes can be grounds for legal action or reversal of decisions. The phrase is commonly used in labor law, civil rights cases, and consumer protection matters.
NYC Slang
unreasonable wait / unnecessary holdup
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