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Liturgical prayers
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 final statement of terms or conditions made by one party to another, especially one that expresses a threat of reprisal or war
Plural for prayer
Plural for the right to vote in political elections
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 go to law
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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