well-founded delay
[wel-ˈfau̇n-dəd dɪˈleɪ]
noun phrasepl: well-founded delays
atraso bem fundamentado
1. A postponement or deferment of action that is justified by legitimate, reasonable, or valid grounds; a delay that has solid justification or basis in fact
The court accepted the well-founded delay in filing the appeal due to the attorney's medical emergency.
O tribunal aceitou o atraso bem fundamentado na apresentação do recurso devido à emergência médica do advogado.
2. In legal and administrative contexts, a delay in proceeding with a matter that is supported by documented evidence or compelling reasons
A well-founded delay in project completion was justified by supply chain disruptions.
Um atraso bem fundamentado na conclusão do projeto foi justificado pelas perturbações na cadeia de suprimentos.
This term is primarily used in legal, administrative, and business contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it is commonly found in judicial proceedings and formal correspondence where delays must be explained and validated. The phrase emphasizes accountability and the importance of providing documented reasons for postponements, reflecting the formal nature of bureaucratic and legal systems in Portuguese-speaking countries.
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