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delay

when something happens later or more slowly than you expected The defence team are pressing for the charges to be dismissed and for Mr Zaidi to be freed without delay.
the time that you have to wait when something happens more slowly than you expected The 10-month delay will cost Modenus a further £1,548,930.

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  • We shall do this without further delay.
  • Payments were made despite the delay.
  • The judge ordered a two-week delay.
  • Acme may not be held liable in the event of delay.
  • The judge gave no reason for the delay in sentencing.