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Definition at someone’s in British English

at someone’s phrase

phrase
1

because someone has asked you to do something/suggested something etc

Example

A meeting was arranged at the ambassador's request.

Example

At my suggestion, Mrs Carey wrote to her former employer.

Definition at someone’s  in British English