Petition: meaning, definitions and examples

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petition

[ pəˈtɪʃ(ə)n ]

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formal

A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority in respect of a particular cause.

Synonyms

appeal, plea, request

Examples of usage

Over 100,000 signatures were collected for the petition to be presented to the government.
The petition called for better protection of the environment.
She started a petition to save the local library from closure.

Translations

Translations of the word "petition" in other languages:

🇵🇹 petição

🇮🇳 याचिका

अर्ज़ी (yaachika
arzi)

🇩🇪 Petition

🇮🇩 petisi

🇺🇦 петиція

🇵🇱 petycja

🇯🇵 嘆願 (tangan)

🇫🇷 pétition

🇪🇸 petición

🇹🇷 dilekçe

🇰🇷 청원 (cheongwon)

🇸🇦 عريضة (arīḍa)

🇨🇿 petice

🇸🇰 petícia

🇨🇳 请愿 (qǐngyuàn)

🇸🇮 peticija

🇮🇸 áskorun

🇰🇿 петиция

🇬🇪 პეტიცია (petitsia)

🇦🇿 petisiya

🇲🇽 petición

Word origin

The word 'petition' originated from the Latin word 'petitio' which means a request or entreaty. The concept of petitioning has been a part of human history for centuries, dating back to ancient civilizations. In modern times, petitions have been used as a way for people to voice their concerns and advocate for change in various social, political, and environmental issues.