petition
/pəˈtɪ.ʃən/
noun
- 1
A formal, written request made to an official person or organized body, often containing many signatures.
- 2
A compilation of signatures built in order to exert moral authority in support of a specific cause.
- 3
A formal written request for judicial action.
- 4
A prayer; a supplication; an entreaty.
verb
- 1
To make a request to, commonly in written form.
“The villagers petitioned the council to demolish the dangerous building.”
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