in delay

[Bushwhacker]

Would it be correct to say "fifty years in delay" meaning something taking place fifty years after it had to occur?

Thank You

[David L.]

Depending on just what it is that's 'delayed' :

50 years (too) late
50 years in the coming

[Bushwhacker]

Depending on just what it is that's 'delayed' :

50 years (too) late
50 years in the coming

No, 50 years too late. It had to have occurred but it hadn't till fifty years after

Thanks for your attention

[Bushwhacker]

Please, no more help?