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

  • (..) And how long have you been out of law school? A little over a year. I see. Have I done something wrong? It's just that when I petition Division to have counsel assigned... I was hoping I'd be taken seriously. No offense taken, in case you were wondering. Commander, (..)
    1992 A Few Good Men
  • (..) Stannis Baratheon garrisoned at Castle Black before he marched on Winterfell and was killed. He showed me the letter you wrote to him when he petitioned for men. - It said... - I remember what it said. Bear Island knows no king but the King in the North whose name is Stark. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Broken Man Season: 6 Episode 7
  • (..) ...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