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The defendant’s lawyer requested a postponement of the hearing.
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The defendant’s lawyer requested a postponement of the hearing.
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How to use in different contexts
Reporting News
The defendant's lawyer requested a postponement of the hearing, delaying the proceedings.
Legal Summary
A postponement of the hearing was requested by the defendant's counsel.
Courtroom Dialogue
Your Honor, we request a postponement of this hearing due to unforeseen circumstances.
Speculating on Outcomes
If the defendant's lawyer hadn't requested a postponement, the hearing would have proceeded as scheduled.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Counsel for the defendant sought an adjournment of the hearing.
Casual
The defendant's lawyer asked to put off the hearing.
Simpler English
The defendant's lawyer wanted to delay the hearing.
Phrases to learn
requested a postponement
Formally asked for a delay.
postponement of the hearing
Delaying a court hearing to a later date.