1. A formal or polite request made in a courteous manner, adhering to standards of civility and respect
The lawyer filed a civil request for postponement of the hearing.
O advogado apresentou um pedido civil para o adiamento da audiência.
2. In legal contexts, a formal petition or motion submitted to a court in a civil case
The civil request was granted by the judge after reviewing the evidence.
O pedido civil foi concedido pelo juiz após a análise das provas.
3. A polite or courteous demand for something to be done
She made a civil request for assistance with the project.
Ela fez um pedido civil de assistência com o projeto.