exceptional request

[ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl rɪˈkwɛst]
noun phrasepl: exceptional requests
pedido excepcional
1. An unusual or remarkable request that falls outside normal procedures or standards; a request that is uncommon and often requires special consideration or approval
The company received an exceptional request from a longtime client asking for a custom modification to their contract.
A empresa recebeu um pedido excepcional de um cliente antigo solicitando uma modificação personalizada em seu contrato.
2. A demand or appeal that is distinctly different from typical or routine requests, warranting extraordinary treatment
Due to the medical emergency, we made an exceptional request for an immediate appointment with the specialist.
Devido à emergência médica, fizemos um pedido excepcional para uma consulta imediata com o especialista.
In Brazilian business culture, exceptional requests are often handled through personal relationships and direct communication with decision-makers. In the USA, exceptional requests typically follow formal procedures with written documentation. The term is commonly used in corporate, educational, and governmental settings to denote situations requiring flexibility in established rules or processes.
NYC Slang
out-of-the-box ask
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unusual requestspecial requestextraordinary requestatypical requestuncommon demand
Antonyms / Antônimos
routine requeststandard requestordinary requestregular demandtypical request

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pedido excepcional
Most common and formal usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pedido especial/excepcional
Both terms are used interchangeably in business contexts
São Paulo
solicitação excepcional
More formal corporate usage; 'solicitação' is preferred in business documents
Portugal
pedido excecional/solicitação excepcional
Portuguese uses similar terms; 'solicitação' is more common in formal contexts

Related Words

exceptionrequestapprovalspecial considerationwaiver

Related Idioms & Phrases

make an exception
bend the rules
go the extra mile
special treatment
against protocol
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