Sentence examples for request on the grounds from inspiring English sources

Her parents refused her request on the grounds that when the other died she could have one.

The Treasury has previously blocked the defence chiefs' request on the grounds of cost.

Zhivilo fled to France, which has denied an extradition request on the grounds that Russian prosecutors did not provide enough evidence to prove his guilt.

Putin granted the request on the grounds that Jones "intends to spend a significant part of his life working in Russia" according to the Kremlin's official website.

The bureau denied the request on the grounds that it's not taking on the role of council regulator, just trying to determine whether anyone violated consumer protection laws.

"If your employer turns down your request on the grounds of your performance than you need to have a clear idea of what is expected to gain this pay rise".

The UN threw out the request on the ground that it infringed the organisation's long-standing one-China policy.

The commission denied the request on the ground that the petition did not provide supporting documentation.

Slants founder Simon Tam tried to trademark the band name in 2011, but the US Patent and Trademark Office denied the request on the ground that it disparages Asians.

The judge has rejected that request on the ground that she had already been paid under her contract with the defendant.

His lawyers asked to see a copy of the confession before trial, but a majority of the New Jersey Supreme Court denied the request, on the ground that Tune might use the "opportunity to procure false testimony and commit perjury".