Fierce opposition to the accord by militants on both sides delayed its being carried out and forced a resumption of the talks in Washington.

Local opposition and the deficit situation of the existing line delayed construction, which did not begin until 1925.

Amongst other things, considerable local opposition from residents delayed the planning and building process until Summer 2006, with the ground being completed in July 2007.

Local and state opposition to this plan delayed efforts to store nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain.

Political opposition delayed the program -financed with a $108,000 Federal grant - several months.

School administration was also decentralized, although opposition from teachers has delayed implementation of this reform.

It remains to be seen if opposition from parish councils and other protest groups will delay the start of these changes.

In 1911, the government tried to ban the two-seater rickshaw, but opposition delayed the passing of this law for another three years.

This opposition is delaying the construction of a new track between London and the Channel tunnel.

School officials say opposition could delay action on the measure.