sensible request
[ˈsɛnsəbəl rɪˈkwɛst]
noun phrasepl: sensible requests / pedidos sensatos
pedido sensato
1. A reasonable, practical, and well-founded request that is based on sound judgment and common sense
Her sensible request for a later deadline was approved by the manager.
Seu pedido sensato por um prazo mais tarde foi aprovado pelo gerente.
2. A request that is fair, logical, and not excessive or unreasonable
It's a sensible request to ask for better working conditions.
É um pedido sensato pedir melhores condições de trabalho.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'sensible request' is used in formal and professional settings to describe appeals or demands that are justified and deserve consideration. The term emphasizes the reasonableness of the petition rather than its emotional or personal appeal, making it valued in business negotiations and administrative contexts.
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