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petition
[puh-tish-uhn]
noun
a formally drawn request, often bearing the names of a number of those making the request, that is addressed to a person or group of persons in authority or power, soliciting some favor, right, mercy, or other benefit.
a petition for clemency; a petition for the repeal of an unfair law.
Synonyms:a request made for something desired, especially a respectful or humble request, as to a superior or to one of those in authority; a supplication or prayer.
a petition for aid; a petition to God for courage and strength.
Synonyms: , ,something that is sought by request or entreaty.
to receive one's full petition.
Law.an application for a court order or for some judicial action.
verb (used with object)
to beg for or request (something).
to address a formal petition to (a sovereign, a legislative body, etc.).
He received everything for which he had petitioned the king.
to ask by petition for (something).
verb (used without object)
to present a petition.
to address or present a formal petition.
Synonyms: ,to request or solicit, as by a petition.
to petition for redress of grievances.
petition
/ ɪˈɪʃə /
noun
a written document signed by a large number of people demanding some form of action from a government or other authority
any formal request to a higher authority or deity; entreaty
law a formal application in writing made to a court asking for some specific judicial action
a petition for divorce
the action of petitioning
verb
(tr) to address or present a petition to (a person in authority, government, etc)
to petition Parliament
to seek by petition
to petition for a change in the law
Other Word Forms
- petitionable adjective
- petitioner noun
- petitionist noun
- counterpetition noun
- prepetition noun
- re-petition verb (used with object)
- unpetitioned adjective
- ˈپپDzԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of petition1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The Court of Session ruled to refuse the petition on Friday.
“Knowingly making false statements about a ballot measure petition is a misdemeanor, but even more importantly, it undermines the integrity of our electoral process.”
She has now launched a petition, backed by cross-party councillors and a local MP, calling for families of young people who raise safeguarding issues to be more effectively supported.
They collected over 6,200 signatures from registered voters in just over a week and certified the petition in early May.
California and three other states petitioned the U.S.
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