Obstruction or stagnation of progress; a delay or hindrance often used in formal contexts (e.g., ‘without delay’ = 遅滞なく).
書類の不備があったため処理に遅滞が生じた。
Because the documents were incomplete, processing was delayed.
お客様には遅滞なく対応いたします。
We will respond to the customer without delay.
手続きの遅滞は契約違反につながる可能性がある。
Delays in procedures can lead to breach of contract.