petition Definition
- 1a formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority with respect to a particular cause.
- 2a document containing a formal request for something, submitted to an authority or organization.
Using petition: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "petition" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The petition was signed by thousands of people.
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They submitted a petition to the court.
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The petition calls for a change in the law.
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The online petition has gained a lot of support.
petition Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with petition
a statement of civil liberties sent by the English Parliament to Charles I in 1628, which he accepted and thus granted the Petition legal standing; it is considered one of the three constitutional documents that laid the foundation for the rule of law in England
Example
The Petition of Right was a major step towards limiting the power of the monarch in England.
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They decided to petition the court for custody of their children.
a campaign to collect signatures on a petition, usually for a political or social cause
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The petition drive was successful in getting the issue on the ballot.
Origins of petition
from Latin 'petitio', meaning 'a request'
Summary: petition in Brief
A 'petition' [pษหtษชส(ษ)n] is a formal written request, often signed by many people, that appeals to an authority or organization regarding a particular cause. It can be used to call for a change in the law or to request something from an authority. Examples include 'The petition was signed by thousands of people.' and 'The online petition has gained a lot of support.'
