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request
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority [syn: petition , postulation ] the verbal act of requesting [syn: asking ] v. express the need or desire for; ask for; "She requested an extra bed in her room"; "She called for room ...
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
mid-14c., from Old French requeste (Modern French requête ) "a request," from Vulgar Latin *requaesita , from Latin requisita "a thing asked for," fem. of requisitus "requested, demanded," from past participle stem of requirere (see require ).
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
I. noun COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a reasonable request ▪ He had refused to obey a reasonable request from a senior member of staff. an appeal/request for aid ▪ International aid agencies launched an appeal for emergency aid. ask for/request assistance ...
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Request is the second album by South African Gothic rock band The Awakening released during April 1998. Taking a step towards the New Romantic sound, Request brought the band more exposure and club rotation with three singles as well as their first music ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 Act of (l en requesting). 2 A formal (l en message) requesting something. 3 (l en condition Condition) of being sought after. 4 (context obsolete English) That which is asked for or requested. vb. 1 to express the need or desire for 2 to ask somebody ...
Usage examples of request.
Seminole County Canvassing Board allowed Republican Party volunteers to fill in missing voter registration numbers on applications submitted by registered Republican voters requesting absentee ballots.
The complaint further alleged that the office of the Seminole County Supervisor of Elections failed to inform the Democratic Party of the actions of the Republican Party volunteers and to afford them the same opportunity to correct defective requests for absentee ballots from Democratic Party members.
Saturday, prohibiting the proceedings at the trial to be published in the newspapers until the trial had been concluded, the court refused to accede to the request.
To the painter I wrote that I felt that I had deserved the shameful insult he had given me by my great mistake in acceding to his request to honour him by staying in his house.
The house having addressed the king for a particular and distinct account of the distribution of two hundred and fifty thousand pounds, charged to have been issued for securing the trade and navigation of the kingdom, and preserving and restoring the peace of Europe, he declined granting their request, but signified in general that part of the money had been issued and disbursed by his late majesty, and the remainder by himself, for carrying on the same necessary services, which required the greatest secrecy.
Negroes who had received sentences of death for rape, and asserted that, at least in capital cases, where the defendant is unable to employ counsel and is incapable adequately of making his own defense because of ignorance, illiteracy, or the like, it is the duty of the court, whether requested or not, to assign counsel for him as a necessary requisite of due process of Law.
Lord Althorp here arose to request the house to adjourn, in consequence of circumstances which had come to his knowledge since he had entered the house.
Normally the adjudication committee would have refused to allow them to withdraw, but I requested they bend the Rules on this one occasion.
Little Court, to gain admittance if you may, with a request for audience with Prince Benedicte.
Immediately before the battle of Verona, he visited the tent of his mother and sister, and requested, that on a day, the most illustrious festival of his life, they would adorn him with the rich garments which they had worked with their own hands.
Typically readers simply circle a number that corresponds to an advertiser, and the publication forwards the cards to the company, which can follow up with a phone contact or by sending requested literature.
At last he had given his grievance an airing, and compared with his previous treatment rude letters, curt telephone calls, and ignored requests for information smooth evasions were a decided improvement.
At my request, Ysandre had several volumes sent from the Royal Library, texts on Alba and books in Cruithne, and treatises on the Master of the Straits.
Don Luis de Fermosa, to request him to order out the alguazils to search the town.
Petersburg as to the meaning of that invasion, and it received the answer that Russia felt compelled to come to the rescue of the Ameer at his request, for the Afghan ruler was anxious for his independence, in view of the measures which were taken by England.