petition

/pətˈɪʃən/

/pəˈtɪʃən/

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

synonyms : orison

to petition

MAIN VERB

write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing

Examples

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

2. They have been raising a petition against the war.

3. The defence has filed a petition to stay proceedings.

4. After signing countless petitions, finally realized that the most effective way she could make a difference was by voting with her dollars.