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petition

Definition

  • noun: a written document that many people sign to show that they want a person or organization to do or change something
  • noun: an earnest request
  • verb: to ask (a person, group, or organization) for something in a formal way
  • verb: to make a request to
  • often + 'for'
  • synonyms: entreaty, angelus, ave

Examples

  • They collected 2,000 signatures on a 'petition' demanding that women be allowed to join the club.

  • The organization 'petitioned' the government to investigate the issue.

  • They've denied your 'petition'. [=the court will not hear your case]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) ...but by desperation. Given the years served, as well as his extraordinary level of cooperation... ...with one of this office's most important investigations... ...we strongly endorse his petition for early release. FADEN: Mr. Chill? CHILL: Your Honor... (..)
    2005 Batman Begins