formal request
collocation in Englishmeaningsofformalandrequest
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formal
adjective
uk/ˈfɔː.məl/us/ˈfɔːr.məl/
public ...
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request
noun
uk/rɪˈkwest/us/rɪˈkwest/
the act of politely or officially asking ...
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(Definition offormalandrequestfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
Examplesofformal request
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The devolution of services occurs either when a municipal government submits aformalrequestto the state governor for a transfer or when a governor takes the initiative.
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However, in your reply you say that noformalrequesthas been received from either country.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
Behind this seeminglyformalrequestis my firm determination that, from now on, we recognise female farmers for the important role they play.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
We want to build on the idea and extend it to cases in which the commission has made noformalrequestfor action.
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This is the onlyformalrequestfor assistance of this sort with which we have dealt.
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These matters are firmly dealt with and such personnel are in many cases withdrawn without our having to make anyformalrequest.
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I have received noformalrequestfor financial assistance from the public sector.
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I may say that this is noformalrequeston my part.
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Should they not be required to contact the authorities immediately on crossing the border and submit aformalrequestfor assistance as soon as possible?
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To the best of my knowledge there has been noformalrequestfor assistance.
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Noformalrequesthas been received from the administrator for additional funds.
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Generally, it is good practise to do so in the course of an individual's continuing care rather than waiting for aformalrequestfor access.
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Is it not a fact that as late as yesterday he refused aformalrequestto meet the ancillary staff representatives?
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The hospitality and leisure industry has made noformalrequestto have licensing hours varied to allow them to serve alcohol during early morning games.
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At that time, we had received noformalrequestthat any of these squadrons should be stationed in this country.
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I have had noformalrequestfrom any of the political groups or any wish expressed by 29 members.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
I will take thatformalrequestwhen we get to the vote on the report.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
Noformalrequestfor the grant of this dignity has been made.
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Noformalrequesthas been received either from the urban district council or from the postmen concerned for such a holiday.
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Theformalrequestwas received yesterday and will be considered as quickly as possible.
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