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Noun
An appeal or request, typically to a superior, authority or deity
“Lord Brougham presented my petition to the Lords, to obtain one or other of these demands.”
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A formal written request signed by many people
“The news comes after thousands of local people signed a petition protesting over plans to sell Altrincham ice rink for housing.”
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A final statement of terms or conditions made by one party to another, especially one that expresses a threat of reprisal or war
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A request signed by many people
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A short prayer said at meals
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The right to vote in political elections
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A feeling, act or declaration of disapproval or objection to something
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A statement of facts set out in the form of a petition to an authority
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A draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion
Verb
To plead or appeal for (something)
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“Among its early actions was to petition the authorities for a separate burial ground.”
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To (attempt to) influence, persuade or pressure someone, typically politically
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To go to law
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To make persistent demands on (someone), especially for payment of a debt
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To raise funds for a specified cause or purpose
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To work in an organized and active way towards a particular goal
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To question or quiz, especially in a thorough or investigative manner
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