formal request
noun phraseUK /ˈfɔː.məl rɪˈkwest/
US /ˈfɔːr.məl rɪˈkwest/
A polite and official way of asking for something.
She sent a formal request to the school for a copy of her records.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A written document asking an authority to do something.
The committee reviewed the formal request for funding.
3. A serious and proper way of asking someone to attend or take part.
They received a formal request to attend the ceremony.
4. An official demand made according to rules or procedures.
The lawyer filed a formal request for the documents.