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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

  • (..) - Oh, no, Cady. - Why would she do that? Because she's a life-ruiner. She ruins people's lives. When we were , she made people sign this petition - saying that Janis was... - Damian! Please! Look, she's not gonna get away with this again, OK? - We're gonna do something. (..)
    2004 Mean Girls