penalty for delay

基本解释

If We delay the penalty for them for a definite term, they are sure to say, "What keeps it back?" Ah!
如果我把他们应受的惩罚展缓一个可数的日期，他们必定说：“惩罚怎么不降临呢？”
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In case that a delay of goods delivery occurs, Seller shall pay 1‰ of the contract price of delayed equipment as penalty for every single day's delay.
如果出现延迟交货，卖方应按照每延迟一天支付合同金额的1‰的标准向买方支付罚金。
The object of claim for extension of time is to extend the construction time, to avoid the penalty for delay, and then provide the contract foundation for legality of financial claim.
工期索赔的目的首先是延长工期，避免遭受工期延误罚款；其次是给经济索赔的合法性奠定合同基础。

And if they don't, they'll have to pay a 1% per month premium penalty for every month they delay.
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