Extension Request
/ɪkˈstɛnʃən rɪˈkwɛst/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal application made to a court, tribunal, or administrative body seeking additional time to comply with a deadline or to perform an act.
The lawyer filed an extension request to postpone the submission of evidence.
- (n.) A petition by a party in a contract or negotiation asking for more time to fulfill obligations under the agreement.
The company submitted an extension request to delay the project completion date.
Forms
- extension request
- extension requests
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Commentary
Extension requests typically require good cause and must comply with procedural rules; parties drafting contracts should specify terms and conditions for granting extensions to avoid disputes.
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