Petitions: meaning, definitions and examples

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petitions

[ pəˈtɪʃ(ə)n ]

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political

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

Synonyms

appeal, plea, request

Examples of usage

The government received thousands of petitions calling for the law to be changed.
She started a petition to save the local park from development.

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legal

A formal written request to a court or other official body.

Synonyms

appeal, application, motion

Examples of usage

The lawyer filed a petition on behalf of her client.
The judge reviewed the petition before making a decision.

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action

To make a formal request to an authority or organization.

Synonyms

appeal, plead, request

Examples of usage

She petitioned the city council to improve public transportation.
The students petitioned the school board for a later start time.

Translations

Translations of the word "petitions" in other languages:

🇵🇹 petições

🇮🇳 याचिकाएँ

🇩🇪 Petitionen

🇮🇩 petisi

🇺🇦 петиції

🇵🇱 petycje

🇯🇵 請願

🇫🇷 pétitions

🇪🇸 peticiones

🇹🇷 dilekçeler

🇰🇷 청원

🇸🇦 عريضة

🇨🇿 petice

🇸🇰 petície

🇨🇳 请愿

🇸🇮 peticije

🇮🇸 kröfur

🇰🇿 өтініштер

🇬🇪 განცხადებები

🇦🇿 təkliflər

🇲🇽 peticiones

Word origin

The word 'petition' originated from the Latin word 'petitio', which means a request or entreaty. It has been used in various forms throughout history to represent the act of formally requesting something from a higher authority. Petitions have been a common tool for individuals and groups to advocate for change or express grievances in both political and legal contexts.