👉 Belatedness is a term used in various fields, such as law, economics, and psychology. It refers to the delay or noncompliance of an action or event relative to its scheduled time, typically occurring when something has been delayed due to unforeseen circumstances beyond one's control. Belatedness can be positive or negative, depending on how it is perceived by those affected by it. In legal contexts, belatedness might refer to a delay in filing a lawsuit or initiating an action that
