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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.Ìýan 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
/ ±èɪˈ³Ùɪʃə²Ô /
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 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- petitionable adjective
- petitioner noun
- petitionist noun
- counterpetition noun
- prepetition noun
- re-petition verb (used with object)
- unpetitioned adjective
- ±è±ðˈ³Ù¾±³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô²¹°ù²â adjective
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of petition1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
In February 2024, the alliance petitioned the court to fine the city $6.4 million, alleging it “obstructed efforts to establish critical encampment milestones and created far fewer beds than it promised to.â€
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.â€
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.
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