Definition & Meaning of "petition"

Petition

a written request, signed by a group of people, that asks an organization or government to take a specific action

reverent petition to a deity

to petition

to write and submit an official written document

Intransitive: to petition for sth

Transitive: to petition an authority

petition

Example

An industry-backed initiative petition with a large marketing budget overturned the apple cart.

They have been raising a petition against the war.

The clemency petition resulted in the decision to pardon the non-violent offenders.

She signed a petition in favor of saving the rainforest.

The activists protested the unjust law tooth and nail, organizing rallies and petitions.

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