petition

n. a document signed by many people that asks a government or official to do something.

n. a formal written document, typically signed by numerous individuals, requesting a specific action or change from a political or sovereign authority.

“The students started a petition to keep the library open on weekends.”

“Local residents submitted a formal petition to the city council, bearing over five thousand signatures in opposition to the proposed highway expansion.”

n. a formal document given to a court to start a legal process, like a divorce.

n. a formal written application submitted to a court or magistrate requesting a specific legal order or the commencement of a lawsuit.

“She filed a petition for divorce after living apart from her husband for a year.”

“The legal team prepared a petition for a judicial review, arguing that the previous ruling had overlooked critical environmental evidence.”

Formal · Technical

n. a humble or formal prayer made to a god or a powerful leader.

n. a formal or humble supplication or prayer addressed to a deity or a high-ranking sovereign.

“The monks spent the morning in quiet petition for the safety of the village.”

“The ancient text contains several petitions to the gods, asking for a bountiful harvest and protection from the coming winter.”

Literary · Formal

v. to officially ask an authority for something, often by using a formal document.

v. to submit a formal request to a government, official body, or court of law.

“The workers decided to petition for better safety equipment in the factory.”

“The non-profit organisation intends to petition the government for a change in the tax laws regarding charitable donations.”

Formal