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appeal; call for something; request; claim; demand
axiom
政府から外出自粛の要請があった。
There was a request from the government to refrain.
住民からの要請に応じて説明会を開いた。
A briefing was held in response to residents requests.
被災地への救援部隊の派遣を要請した。
A request was made to dispatch a rescue team.