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Acts of beseeching or expressing reverence, involving invocations, petitions, or responses
Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for a feeling, act or declaration of disapproval or objection to something
Plural for a statement of facts set out in the form of a petition to an authority
Plural for a draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion
To plead or appeal for (something)
“Among its early actions was to petition the authorities for a separate burial ground.”
To (attempt to) influence, persuade or pressure someone, typically politically
To sue or take legal action in court
To make persistent demands on (someone), especially for payment of a debt
To work in an organized and active way towards a particular goal
To question or quiz, especially in a thorough or investigative manner
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