Petitioned: meaning, definitions and examples

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petitioned

 

[ pษ™หˆtษชสƒ.ษ™nd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

The term 'petitioned' refers to the act of formally requesting something, typically within a legal framework. It involves submitting a written request to an authority or court, asking for a specific action or decision. This can include petitions for a change in law, appeals for clemency, or requests for judicial review. The process generally requires adherence to certain rules and can vary significantly depending on the jurisdiction.

Synonyms

appealed, requested, sought

Examples of usage

  • The group petitioned the city council for better public transportation.
  • She petitioned the court for custody of her children.
  • Citizens petitioned the government to address climate change.
  • The defendants petitioned for a new trial based on new evidence.

Translations

Translations of the word "petitioned" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น peticionado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเคพเคšเคฟเค•เคพ เคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช petitioniert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengajukan petisi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั‚ะธั†ั–ัŽะฒะฐะปะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wnioskowane

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ซ‹้ก˜ใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท demandรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ peticionado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท talep edilen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒญ์›ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุฏู… ุงู„ุชู…ุงุณู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podรกno petici

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podatรฉ petรญcie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏทๆ„ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ peticija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ beรฐiรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉั‚ั–ะฝั–ัˆ ะฑะตั€ะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผraciษ™t edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ peticionado

Etymology

The word 'petitioned' originates from the Latin word 'petitio', meaning 'a request' or 'a claim'. This Latin term is associated with the verb 'petere', which translates to 'seek' or 'aim at'. Over the centuries, the word evolved through Old French before entering the English language. The earliest recorded use in English dates back to the late Middle Ages, where formal requests were increasingly used in legal and governmental settings. The meaning of 'petition' has remained fairly consistent, focusing on the notion of requesting or appealing for action or change. In contemporary usage, petitioning has expanded beyond legal boundaries, encompassing grassroots movements and social activism, reflecting the power of collective voices in influencing public policy.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,042, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.